Twisting Falls – Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee, US
The Cherokee National Forest is a United States National Forest located in the U.S. states of Tennessee and North Carolina that was created on June 14, 1920. The forest is maintained and managed by the United States Forest Service. It encompasses an estimated area of 655,598 acres.
The Elk River is best known for its spectacular upper waterfall, Elk River Falls. But as the Elk River enters Tennessee, it encounters a twisting passage with a series of waterfalls collectively known as Twisting Falls that is even more jaw-dropping. The 35-foot lowermost drop of Twisting Falls, locally known as Compression Falls, creates one of the area’s most impressive sights as it crashes with a deafening roar into a deep pool flanked by tall cliffs. The trail to the base of the falls is no joke though – the unofficial path descends over 400 feet to the Elk River in just a quarter-mile!
Video Source: Twisting Falls – Cherokee National Park, Tennessee // 4K – Drone // DJI Mavic Pro 2 footage from Paul King – Nature In 4K ⁄ CC BY
