As we pulled up to our accommodation, I pulled out my list to see where we were off to tomorrow. Instead, there it was, staring at me on the paper.
BALD RIVER FALLS!!
Technically, these gorgeous falls aren’t right on the Cherohala Skyway, but they are only 3 miles away. There’s also Baby Falls just next door.
How did we miss them? Whelp, you know how I said TN doesn’t have any signage. I wasn’t kidding. I went back through Google Maps, and sure enough, the pull off doesn’t look like much and doesn’t have any signage.
Don’t be silly like us, put it in your GPS before you lose signal. If not, you’ll have to keep an eye out for the turnoff around TN MM 9.
They were too far for us to go back to on this trip, but it does mean we will need to head back our this way at another time.
Hey, Jeremy! We would love to have you visit the Cherohala Skyway again (maybe fall 2021)! Be sure to stop in and see us at the Cherohala Skyway Visitor Center in Tellico Plains before starting your trip and we will make sure you have everything you need to enjoy just the right hikes and take in the best views along the Skyway – including BRF. If you decide to stay with us on the Tellico side, we have several lodging options. I highly recommend the Riverfront Lodge (with Mtn View Cabin Rentals) and the Farmhouse Inn. I have a feeling ya’ll would “fall” in love with Tellico Plains in the fall. We hope to see you and Nicole exploring the Unicoi Mountains with us soon!
Thanks Blaina. We’ve seen pictures of the Skyway in fall and that is definitely when we’ll be returning, looks amazing. We also look forward to checking out the visitor center on our next trip, unfortunately it was closed due to Covid this time. Appreciate the tip on the Riverfront Lodge, those mountain view cabin rentals sound perfect for us. Appreciate you checking out our site and hopefully we’ll see you in the fall.