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Fighting Creek Nature Trail

Ends at Cataract Falls
Camp 2 mi away

1.2 mi one way · 153 ft climb · 1,563 ft high point

TN · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Fighting Creek Nature Trail reaches Cataract Falls over 1.2 miles.

Elevation

142 ft of gain and 153 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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2.0 mi from the trailhead
Twin Creeks Picnic Pavilion
Campground · TN

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Cataract FallsDestination · 0.3 mi in

Nearby reading

The Sugarlands
John Ownby Cabin

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 1.2 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 142 ft
Descent: 153 ft
High point: 1,563 ft
Low point: 1,455 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: TN
Camps within 15 mi: 15
Trailhead: 35.6855° N · 83.5371° W

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Signal

Cell coverage here

VerizonLTE · Fair

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today89°68°Sunny
Thu90°70°Sunny
Fri90°68°Sunny
Sat89°67°Chance Rain Showers
Sun88°67°Chance Rain Showers
Mon88°66°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue85°66°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Today: Sunny · wind 5 mph NE

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