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The trail again follows an old road at 3.5 miles and you’ll reach a Y intersection (Waypoint 3). Bear right to descend more switchbacks through an area with heaps of blown-down trees. A little farther on, look west in winter to see Taylor Ridge.

At 5.3 miles, the trail crosses FSR 250, and this marks your second passage over the Tennessee Valley Divide line (Waypoint 4). This is also the alternate parking area. Take the narrow dirt path down to the East Chickamauga Creek drainage and prepare to hop the narrow stream a handful of times. The last mile of the hike is a rolling tour of hills and ravines lavished with hickory, white oak, and tulip trees. At 5.5 miles, you’ll cross Ponder Branch, which may just be a trickle here, and continue across the power line break to complete a loop. Turn right to go west to the parking area.

WAYPOINTS

1. N34º 42.748' W85º 9.746'

2. N34º 43.400' W85º 8.786'

3. N34º 43.918' W85º 8.656'

4. N34º 43.387' W85º 9.844'

12 Rocktown Trail

Distance 2 miles, out-and-back