Ramblings and images of some of the wonderful places we've visited
Sunday, May 14, 2017
Bald River Falls and Kahuna Falls - Cherokee National Forest
Bald River Falls is one of the most easily accessible waterfalls in East Tennessee. At 90 feet, it is also one of the highest. To access the falls from the Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center in Tellico Plains, drive east on the Skyway (TN 165) for 5.0 miles then turn right on River Road (FS 210) and drive 6.2 miles to the bridge over Bald River. The waterfall will be on your right. Paved parking is available at the far end of the bridge.
To reach the 10-foot high Kahuna Falls, find the trailhead at the east end of the parking area at Bald River Falls. Follow the trail (Cherokee National Forest trail 88) up through a switchback, down a set of stairs, across a sturdy bridge to a vantage point above Bald River Falls. Kahuna Falls is just upstream of the vantage point. Although steep, the trail is very short and should not pose a problem for most visitors. Hiking around waterfalls can be dangerous, so please follow the Forest Service Waterfall Safety Checklist that I've copied below:
Preparing to Visit a National Forest - Waterfalls
Waterfalls are popular places for viewing, picnicking and wading. While beautiful to see, they often pose risks to unprepared visitors.
Slippery rocks, steep slopes and undercurrents can catch you by surprise when walking through or in the vicinity of a waterfall.
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