Join us for the Rocky Fork State Park Hike – Snakeden Ridge Loop!
Date: Friday, July 18
Time: Starting at 8:30 am
Where: Rocky Fork State Park
Distance: 6.6 miles (Loop)
Difficulty: (9/10), Strenuous, Challenging
Cost: Suggested $10 donation towards our conservation efforts is appreciated.
Registration: Pre-registration is REQUIRED
Join SAHC for a challenging and rewarding 6.6-mile loop through the scenic beauty of Tennessee’s Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park. With approximately 1,200 feet of elevation gain, this hike is ideal for those seeking a vigorous adventure and stunning natural views.
We’ll start on the Flint Creek Trail, following the stream through lush forests and peaceful hollows. The trail then curves to meet the Blockstand Creek Trail, where a steady climb brings more significant elevation gain. Upon reaching Snakeden Ridge, you’ll be treated to breathtaking mountain vistas and the chance to observe wildflowers, wildlife, and the diverse ecosystems that thrive in this special park.
The route includes portions of uneven and rocky terrain, particularly along the ridge. It combines segments of the Rocky Fork Trail, Flint Creek Trail, and Blockstand Creek Trail to provide a varied and immersive experience that highlights the best of Rocky Fork State Park.
Registered participants will receive a pre-hike email with additional information the week of the outing. We estimate this outing to last approximately 5.5 hours. If you have any questions please email Alex Russell at alex@appalachian.org.
SAHC’s involvement in conservation at Rocky Fork:
The 10,000-acre Rocky Fork watershed is comprised of the 2,076-acre Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park and approximately 8,000 adjoining acres owned by the U.S. Forest Service and part of Cherokee National Forest.
SAHC worked from 2006-2012 to protect this iconic area, in partnership with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, The Conservation Fund, the State of Tennessee, the U.S. Forest Service, and other public and private partners. The Tennessee Heritage Conservation Trust Fund provided $6 million for the State of Tennessee to acquire the land for the Park, which was officially designated Tennessee’s 55th State Park in October 2012. A section of the Appalachian Trail crosses the southwest corner of the massive Rocky Fork conservation project area, approximately a half mile from the state park.
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