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Address and Phone:
225 Hwy. 165, Cherohala Skyway
Tellico Plains, TN 37385

Email: info@mornoecounty.com
Phone: (423) 253-8010
Toll Free: 800-245-5428
Toll Free Canada: 800-245-5428

Hours Open to the Public:
Open Year-round

Payment Types Accepted:
Free Admission

Cherohala Skyway

City: Tellico Plains, TN
Region: East Tennessee
Subregion: Knoxville & Middle East

The Cherohala Skyway crosses through the Cherokee National Forest and offers a glimpse into the unspoiled forest environment where Cherokee tribes and early pioneers traveled and settled in the Appalachian Mountains. Enjoy mile-high vistas and brilliant season foliage as well as great hiking opportunities and picnic spots in these magnificent and seldom seen portions of the southern Appalachian National Forest.

The skyway climbs from 800 to 5,300 feet in elevation through the Cherokee and Nantahala Forests. Picnic, hike, camp and view spectacular scenery.





I-75 to Highway 68 to TN Hwy 165 in Tellico Plains, TN

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Upcoming events

Date: May 24, 2013
THE SHED- Leon Russell
Location: Maryville, TN

Date: May 25, 2013
Take it to the Lake 2013
Location: Morristown, TN

Date: May 25, 2013
Exploring the 1940 Census
Location: Knoxville, TN

Date: May 25, 2013
The Palace Theater- CD Release Concert
Location: Maryville, TN

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