Dicks Creek to Dark Hollow (Unicoi to Erwin)

Total Miles
7.0

Elevation

914.54 ft

Duration

2 Hours

Technical Rating

6

Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Overview

This is an intermediate to advanced trail depending on the vehicle being used. There are multiple water crossings, logs, rocks, and steep-off camber sections. If you're using a full-size vehicle be cautious of narrow trail spots and low-hanging tree branches. Water crossings can be dangerous after a hard rain so beware and proceed with caution. Cell service is spotty but available on most of the trail. The trail is open year-round and can be utilized in both directions.

Photos of Dicks Creek to Dark Hollow (Unicoi to Erwin)

Dicks Creek to Dark Hollow (Unicoi to Erwin)
Dicks Creek to Dark Hollow (Unicoi to Erwin)

Difficulty

Potential deep water crossing at the beginning of the trail. Multiple mud holes on the trail that vary in depth but do not exceed more than 2 feet. There is also an off-camber section half way through the trail that could be dangerous for high-center-of-gravity vehicles, use caution when approaching this feature.

Technical Rating

6

Status Reports

Brett Johnson
Jun 14, 2024
4x4
Open
trail is open for buisness. giving out free mud baths and pin striping. trail was just fine for a beginner driver with 4x4 and slightly higher vehicles. there is a long continuous hill littered with rocks right around the half way point. the second half is overgrown with foliage, expect it! beginning of the trail was a bit confusing due to many trails and mud holes. take your time and watch GPS. have fun !
Duane Thornburg
Jun 08, 2024
4x4
Open
Muddy/Wet
Tim Critser
Jun 01, 2024
4x4
Obstructed
Downed Tree
Joshua Hall
May 30, 2024
2023 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Muddy/Wet
Trail was pretty washed out, but extremely fun with all the water crossings. Watch out for some of the mud holes, they can be pretty deep and muddy. Got my lifted Tacoma on 33’s stuck in one large hole. Would recommend a smaller vehicle, definitely a few new scratches on my rig.

Access Description

Trailhead from the Highway 107 (Unicoi) side is directly beside North Indian Creek Campground.

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