Bald River Falls

Bald River Falls is a true natural wonder. I’ve visited about five times and it never ceases to amaze me. Last time, I saw a kayaker navigate his way down the steep waterfall, which I thought was impossible. We stayed at a cool cabin nearby called Pine Ridge Tellico
. It was a great vacation.

This waterfall is huge and beautiful. There is no walking to it. You can drive right to this, very scenic drive, talk lots of pictures!
A short drive outside of Tellico Plains.
A must see.

I really liked these falls! It’s a great view — clear roaring waters against a backdrop of vivid lush greenery and deep black stone. (Reminds me a bit of waterfalls in Oregon. Have you ever been?..)
Anyways.the falls are about 90 feet. BAM! It’s a great height. The falls are super easy to descend if you want jump in for a swim. Park your car on the side of the road and scramble down the rocks. Its may about 10 feet, tops. I even did it in flip flops. I appreciate that visitors take good care of these falls. No litter or trash or cesspools of gunk. You gotta take care of nature, folks.
The falls are about 11 miles from the town visitor center. Well worth the drive. Pack in a sandwich and dip your toe in the waters. Perfection.

In Kentucky we have Cumberland Falls, in Tennessee they have bald River Falls. This in isn’t as big as Cumberland, but it’s unique in its own way.
This was my second time in the area and the first time that I talked my husband into driving 6 miles down the road, to reach the falls. They were magnificent and noncommercialized. There were even people in the water, under the falls and even people at the top of the falls. We stayed put on the bridge, that overlooked the falls. It turned out to be a great photo op of the bike, with the falls in the background.
If you’re in the area, don’t pass up the opportunity to see it. If you love waterfalls, make a trip of it. Cabins in the area are the cheapest I’ve ever experienced.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh-​mazing. If you are visiting Blue Ridge, Georgia (like we were), Bald River Falls is about a 2-​hour drive northish (winding through scenic mountains, no less). But ohhhh baby baby, the money shot is worth it. What a knockout. No hiking required, either. This gorgeous thing is something you can just drive to, park at and walk up to. Fer real.
We adventured down the stony slope below the bridge to wade in the chilly waterfall pool, and we didn’t die.

Bald River Falls is accessible from the Cherohala Skyway. — Hwy 165 in Tennessee or NC Hwy 143 to TN Hwy 165 if coming from North Carolina.
You have to turn off The Cherohala Skyway and go about 6 miles. The falls can be viewed from the bridge of the road just before a small parking lot. The view is stunning! I suspect in warmer months, you’d get a bunch of waders in the pool below the falls.
Additionally there’s a trail to the top of the falls. I didn’t hike the trail this time but it will give me something to look forward for next time.
This is definitely a must see attraction of you are visiting the area.