Tennessee · Monroe Co.
Tellico River
Monroe Co. · 53 mi · Class III–IV
Optimal: 300–1500 CFS · USGS #03518500
130CFS
1.10 ft gauge height
Below Optimal→Stable
Avg flow: 460 cfsHist. median: 415 cfsUSGS #03518500
Cherokee National Forest · TWRA Trophy Trout Water · Bald River Falls Scenic Area
The Tellico drops out of the Cherokee National Forest in the Unicoi Mountains of southeastern Tennessee, delivering some of the cleanest, coldest, and most challenging Class III–IV whitewater in the Southeast. Bald River Falls — a 90-foot drop directly into the river — is one of the most photographed waterfalls in Tennessee. The river is a designated TWRA trophy trout stream and a regional kayaking destination.
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