For this out and back hike we will start near the Cosby Campground parking area (first area on the left) and walk a short distance to the trailhead. This trail is one of many built by the CCC in the 1930's and runs through moist woodlands where Eastern Hemlock and rosebay rhododendron flourish. We will cross several small creeks on footlogs and pass several old homesites, rock piles and chimneys. At mile 2.1 we will take the short and very steep spur trail to the base of Hen Wallow Falls. Water cascades down 3 sections of rock, the lowest bulging and very slippery. A crazy jumble of rocks provide places to sit for a snack or early lunch before we retrace our steps back to the parking lot.

The hike is 4.5 miles with 800' of elevation gain. Rated moderately easy.

Meet at trailhead parking at 9:15AM. To carpool meet at Cracker Barrel Strawberry Plains, Exit 398 off of I-40 ready to leave at 8:00AM. Park on right side of lot as you enter. (drive 110 miles RT @ 7 cents per mile= $7.70 payable to driver. The leader will NOT be at the carpool site. Leader- David Shepler, davidshepler@att.net (865)719-9388.