Hike Description
- From the Camp Creek Bald fire tower, hike 0.25 mile southwest on a blue-blazed trail (passing fenced in communication sites on right) to the junction with the A.T.
- Turn left on the A.T. and hike north. At mile 1.9, climb via switchbacks, and in another 0.1 mile reach the junction with the short side trail leading to White Rocks Cliffs. Note that this side trail is closed each year from January 15 – August 15 to protect nesting peregrine falcons. Help protect these special birds by respecting the closure if you are visiting during this time.
- Hike another 0.25 mile to the junction (look for sign on a tree) with a 100 yard side trail leading left, through a rhododendron tunnel to the top of Blackstack Cliffs with great views down across Greeneville, TN.
- Retrace your steps to return to your car.
Directions
From the NC/TN state line at Allen Gap, follow TN 70 0.5 mile north and turn right onto Upper Paint Creek Road; road turns to gravel and ascends to open ridge crest at Camp Creek Bald. Road is paved for short distance, turn right at intersection in field and follow gravel road uphill to fire tower on the summit of Camp Creek Bald.
