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TN
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What we do know
Inside Cherokee National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Bald Mountains
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Most of the area is remote backcountry, including Bald Mountain Ridge Scenic Area and Sampson Mountain Wilderness. Roads are limited, but forty-plus miles of trail access the forest.The area is known for its diverse populations of wildflowers and a number of waterfalls, including 60-foot fan-shaped Margarette Falls and Sill Branch Falls. Try fishing Nolichucky River, Horse Creek, Dry Creek and Clark Creek. Horse Creek and Old Forge Recreation areas offer picnicking, water play and camping.Bald Mountains MapBald Mountains Guide
Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area
~49 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)
~25 min drive
A worthwhile stop near TN.
Holston River North Fork
~1h drive
Easy
Rat Branch Boat Launch
~53 min drive
A worthwhile stop near TN.
Watauga River Tailwater
~59 min drive
Hard
Linville River - Linville Falls Access
~1h 6m drive
Expert
Dennis Cove Campground
~51 min drive
A worthwhile stop near TN.
Davy Crockett Lake
~25 min drive
A worthwhile stop near TN.
South Toe River - Black Mountain Campground Access
~52 min drive
Easy
South Holston River Tailwater
~1h 8m drive
Hard
