Turtletown Falls - Hiking
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Turtletown Falls.
Alan Cressler
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Summary
An easy loop trail with a gorgeous waterfall, the hike to Turtletown Falls is one of the best in the Cherokee National Forest.
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Distance
3.6 miles
The loop is 3.6 miles round trip.
Destination Distance From Downtown
52.5 miles
Difficulty
2 of 5 diamonds
This trail is an easy-to-follow loop, but there is a bit of elevation gain on the way back to your car.
Time To Complete
2 hours
The trail itself is easy, but most people want to spend some time at the falls.
Seasonality
All Seasons
The area is beautiful year round. In the spring/early summer, you’ll see blooming wildflowers, the water is refreshing to dip your toes in when it’s hot in the summer, and fall is beautiful when the leaves are changing colors.
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