Tellico Plains, Tennessee

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Tellico Plains, Tennessee
Drive the Cherohala Skyway National Scenic Byway

5.0

The Cherohala Skway is one of the National Scenic byways in America it spans over 43 curvy miles from Tellico Planes, Tennessee to Robbinsville, North Carolina. On the Skyway there are many overlooks ranging elevations from 2000-5200 feet all have beautiful views and different view points. The pa...
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Tellico Plains, Tennessee
Hike to Conasauga Falls

4.5

1.5 mi / 400 ft gain

Getting to the trailhead can be a challenge if there has been any heavy precipitation or icy conditions due to the fact the last two miles are one mile of broken pavement and the last mile a dirt road. You should be fine in good conditions in any car; however, just make sure to take it easy on th...
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Tellico Plains, Tennessee
Exploring Bald River Falls

4.8

If you're looking to check out a secnic waterfall in East Tennessee, Bald River Falls is sure to be on your list. At 90 feet, you can't miss this roaring beauty during any season. Also, Tellico Plains is an awesome mountain town in itself; check it out before or after your hike.To get to Bald Riv...
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Tellico Plains, Tennessee
Camp at North River Campground and Dispersed Campsites

North River Road is located in the Nantahala National Forest near Tellico Plains. To get to North River Campground you can either drive up the Cherohala Skyway about 6 miles then turn when you see the sign for the campground and bald river falls. Another way to get to the campsites along North Ri...
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Tellico Plains, Tennessee
Explore North River Road

4.7

If you're looking to get off the beaten path and take the road less traveled, North River Road is your ticket to solitude.A popular loop for the locals is starting on Tellico River Road, then getting on North River Road to make your way up the mountain all the way to the Cherohala Skyway. Take th...
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Vonore, Tennessee
Camp at Citico Creek

5.0

There are a few options for getting to Citico Creek, you can either go up the windy gravel road from US 411 or get off of the Cherohala Skyway and go down the mountain past the Indian Boundary campground. The Citico Creek campground has about 5 or 6 spots but is rarely full because it is very sec...
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Tellico Plains, Tennessee
Hike to Falls Branch Falls

5.0

2.6 mi / 540 ft gain

To get to the trailhead, drive 22.5 miles on the Cherohala Skyway from Tellico Plains, Tennessee. If you are coming from the North Carolina side, drive 20.5 miles to the trailhead. The trailhead parking area is marked by a large green sign saying West Rattlesnake and is surrounded by a low stone ...
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Farner, Tennessee
Turtletown Falls Trail

3.45 mi / 377 ft gain

Turtletown Falls Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Farner, Tennessee.
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Tellico Plains, North Carolina
Hike to Whiggs Meadow

3 mi / 700 ft gain

You will start your hike off of the Cherohala Skyway. The trail-head is a small asphalt pull-off on the right if you are coming from Tellico Plains. From the trail-head the trail starts up and almost all of the trial is an uphill incline on the way there with about 700 feet of elevation change ov...
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Robbinsville, North Carolina
Hike Hooper Bald

1 mi / 250 ft gain

Hooper bald is one of the highest points in Graham County so the views from the top can be spectacular year round. The trail-head starts at mile marker 8 on the Cherohala Skyway. From the trail-head you start your accent on a semi-paved trail and walk about a half-mile before reaching the edge o...
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Lake Santeetlah, North Carolina
Huckleberry Knob

4.8

1.77 mi / 295 ft gain

Huckleberry Knob is the highest point in the Cheoah Ranger District at 5,560 feet, and it offers expansive views of the surrounding Cherokee and Natahala National Forest. The hike is 2.4 miles roundtrip and begins at the parking lot between mile 8 and 9 up an old dirt road. You will go up the di...
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Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness, North Carolina
Backpack Slickrock Creek Trail #42

30 mi / 3700 ft gain

8:30 a.m. and we’re winding our way down Highway 129 near Robbinsville, NC. The fog is still thick over the Little Tennessee River as we slow down crossing the bridge into Graham County. “I think we missed it,” I say as we continue onward. Within minutes the Tapoco Lodge comes into view. My pre-h...
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Robbinsville, North Carolina
Hike the Big Fat Gap Trail

12 mi / 3000 ft gain

There are many trailheads leading into the wilderness on either the Tennessee or North Carolina side. My favorite is the Big Fat Gap trail on the North Carolina side at an elevation of 3,060'. To see the best of what this area has to offer take the Hangover Lead South Trail to the 5,180' Hangover...
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Robbinsville, North Carolina
Hike Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest Loop

5.0

2 mi

The beauty of this trail starts at the parking lot. Before you start the trail, you will find a picnic table near the parking lot and go down to the edge of the rolling stream. Its a great spot to hear the stream and take some pictures. If you are feeling adventurous you can try to hop from rock ...
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Copperhill, Tennessee
Explore Ocoee Whitewater Center

This location showcases the Ocoee river and the area used in the 1996 Olympics. This area is beautiful and has some amazing views. The drive to the whitewater center is called the Ocoee Scenic Byway and is the first national forest byway. The drive is gorgeous and features some amazing mountain v...
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Benton, Tennessee
Hike to Benton Falls

5.0

3.2 mi / 318 ft gain

Start this hike from the parking lot of the Chilhowee Day Use Area (here you must remember to bring $3 cash to pay the day use fee). To begin, walk along the path to the left of the facilities until you come to the trailhead. Start here continuing along the left-side of the lake. After passing t...
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