Name: Rye Patch Trail #2023
Rating: 3.0

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From Hinkle Branch TH, this trail climbs on a mix of singletrack, doubletrack, and then gravel Forest Service road. This area is being actively logged as of 2019-2020 so trail tread may change due to logging.

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Local Club: SORBA - Tri-Cities

Jun 4, 2025: SORBA Tri-Cities Wins Pinnacle Award

Jan 2, 2025: SORBA Tri-Cities Welcomes Abraham McIntyre as First Executive Director

Land Manager: USFS - Cherokee National Forest - Nolichuky-Unaka Ranger Station

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3.0 from 2 votes

#8

in Griffith Branch/Stoney Creek

#27280

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Rye Patch Trail #2023

“Easy access from Hinkle Branch trailhead. ”

3.3

5.3

3,373' 1,028 m

2,016' 614 m

1,450' 442 m

142' 43 m

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