Bald River Gorge Wilderness

Bald River Gorge Wilderness is a 3,791-acre wilderness area in Cherokee National Forest in Monroe County, Tennessee.  The wilderness protects a six-mile stretch of Bald River before it spills into Tellico River.  Just beyond the wilderness border is the 90-foot Bald River Falls, one of the most scenic waterfalls in Tennesee.  The wilderness was established in 1984.  Several trails lead through the wilderness and primitive camping is permitted.  Upper Bald River Wilderness borders to the north.

Map:

Points of Interest:

Baby Falls is a waterfall on Tellico River just outside the wilderness.

Bald River Falls:

Bald River Falls is a 90-foot waterfall just above the confluence with Tellico River.  The wilderness boundary starts just above the waterfall.

Middle Bald River Falls:

Middle Bald River Falls is waterfall in two sections about a half-mile upstream from the road.

Blog Entries:

02-Nov-2020: Tellico Falls

External Links:

Wilderness.net website: https://wilderness.net/visit-wilderness/?ID=26