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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