Estimated Time: 2 to 4 hours
Difficulty: Moderate if the water level is low, very difficult if the water is up
Location: Tusquitee Ranger District of Nantahala National Forest
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Low
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery. The hike requires wading Tellico River that will not be possible if the water level is up. The bushwhack to avoid the water crossing is extremely difficult.
Trailhead GPS: 35.25990,-84.07306
Waterfall GPS: 35.25980,-84.04927
Directions:
From Murphy, head north on Unicoi Turnpike for 2.8 miles and turn right on Hanging Dog Road. Follow this for 5.4 miles and turn right on Davis Creek Road. Follow this for 10.7 miles and park on the right immediately after crossing Tellico River.
Map:
Hike Description:
The hike begins up the gravel road following Tellico River usptream. At 1 mile is a bridge over the river. Just over the bridge is a campsite and then the trail comes up to the ford. If the water level is up, it will not be possible to cross. It is possible to bushwhack from before the bridge, but it is very difficult. After the crossing, the road continues upstream and crosses Peckerwood Creek at 1.2 miles. At 1.6 miles, a scramble path leads down to the base of the lower section.
The upper section is just a little ways further on the old road.
Here's a video of the two sections of the waterfall.
Blog Entries:
02-Nov-2020: Tellico Falls
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