National Forest · Tennessee

Cherokee National Forest

Southern Appalachian whitewater & balds

TypeNational Forest
StateTennessee
Best seasonSpring & fall foliage
Don’t missOcoee River whitewater

Tennessee’s largest tract of public land, split by the Smokies into two wild halves of mountain rivers, balds, and waterfalls. The Ocoee hosted the 1996 Olympic whitewater and still runs huge.

What to see

  • Ocoee River
  • Roan Highlands
  • Bald River Falls
  • Tellico River
  • Appalachian Trail

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