Bald River Falls — Attraction in Snowbird Community

Beautiful! Stunning!Tranquil!Bald River Falls!! Do not forget your camera!! Lol! Family friendly, swimming, hiking..and keep going a little ways more and see The Baby Falls, swimming, bathrooms, picnic tables, just a beautiful area to visit and relax..hike, picnic, so much to do if you are a outdoors, nature lover ..usually can watch more experience kayaker's go down the Baby Falls area.. don't forget your camera..and you can drive even further to the trout hatchery, takes a little drive but amazingly beautiful forest your surrounded in, so it's worth it.. and the trout hatchery is great, beautiful large adult trout.. and all kinds and sizes! Check the hours for opening and closing times.. because it takes a bit longer, u might want to map it or stop by the rangers office before you go to Bald River Falls to drive to that part of the park to see the trout hatchery..but another beautiful area as well, camera worthy! And what fun we had at the rangers office , lots of historic photos of the falls, logging pics, pretty cool and the workers so nice and knowledgeable! Was a great trip and very much recommend this area for a great day.. also check out Indian Boundaries Lake not far away but another drive.. camping, swimming, beach, kayaking, canoeing stunning views in the fall!! Cherokee National Forest is a amazing beautiful photogenic place to experience and make lots of great memories! Enjoy and be safe and always check your weather before planning...

Bald River Falls is a spectacular 90-foot waterfall on Bald River, right where it flows into Tellico River. It's located in Cherokee National Forest, just a short detour off the Cherohala Skyway and about 10 miles east of Tellico Plains. The waterfall is viewable from the road, so no hiking required. Due to its ease of access, this is a very popular destination and so parking can be a challenge, especially on weekends. There is a small parking area just past the bridge over the falls; if that fills up, there is another parking area for Baby Falls a little further up the road. There is a great view of the waterfall from the bridge or you can make the steep scramble down to the base. When we visited, there were a number of people wading and swimming in the water at the base. We were traveling along the Cherohala Skyway and made just a quick detour to see the falls, so didn't climb down, however. If you plan to swim, keep in mind that the water is always cold and water shoes are recommended for wading in the water. This is definitely one attraction not to be missed if you're visiting the Tellico...

A wonderful place to spend the afternoon with family. The new bridge and viewing area is fantastic. Plenty of room with excellent views and safe from traffic. Great family photo spot with the falls in the background. You can venture down a steep rocky path and go in the water. It's cold and the spray is enjoyable on a hot day. It's really a sight to see from any angle. It can be crowded at times but it's still enjoyable. The one drawback is the popularity far outpaces the amount of parking available. At times inconsiderate people will just leave their car in the road and take pictures. It creates a big traffic mess. You can't escape rude people but it is what it is. The other drawback is no porta pottys and no bathrooms close by at all. None of this is a big issue if you prepare ahead of a visit. It's so worth a stop. Really a beutiful peaceful spot in Cherokee National Forest. All your stress will wash away walking in the water at the foot of the falls. It's especially enjoyable after a big rain. Just bring some patience and come experience a...