trailhead
Bald Mountains
Tennessee Source: ridb
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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
USGS Topo Good road labels
Nearby (≈ 5 miles)
Quick hits within ~8 km.
Relief / Topo Great for terrain & contours
Weather (5-day)
Thu, Jan 15
9° / 20°
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Fri, Jan 16
8° / 39°
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Sat, Jan 17
18° / 32°
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Sun, Jan 18
13° / 24°
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Mon, Jan 19
13° / 29°
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