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Outside of Tellico Plains, TN just south of Knoxville and Maryville TN. I-75 exit 60 in Sweetwater Follow Hwy. 68 East 19 miles to Tellico Plains. Turn on the Cherohala Skyway just past Hardee's (Rt. 165) and go approx. 1 mile to the Bald Creek Falls and Tellico Ranger Station Road on the right. This is a 17 mile, Paved two lane forestry road that leads to trailhead parking. Riding area is 50 miles north of Chattanooga, Tn and 45 miles south of Knoxville, Tn.
Approximate Drive Time from Corydon, Indiana:
5hrs.
Hours:
Please contact Upper Tellico Plains ORV Area for operating hours information
Fees:
$3 dollars per person per day
Contact Information:
Name:
Address:
Phone: Tellico Ranger Station, 423-253-2520
Monroe Co. Sheriffs, 423-442-3911
Email:
WebSite:
http://www.tellicoplains.com/off-road.html
Comments:
Could be the extreme test for your 4-wheeler. Steep climbs, mud, rock climbing, you name it and Tellico has it. 4wheeler mag. has been there several times, so you know it is rough. only bad side is that this place is predominately for trucks, jeeps and such, but there is a lot of ATV, and bikes up there. Numerous campsites and 1 hotel (GREEN COVE MOTEL, Tellico Plains, Tn) for overnight riders. 12 trails clearly marked for degree of difficulty. Easiest, More Difficult and Most Difficult. Most difficult requires winches and 4x4 use on most of the trails.
Many trails are accessible to stock (unmodified) four wheel drive vehicles. Individual trails vary in length up to 4.9 miles, but the ORV area networks the trails that they may be connected in series. Many locations require a spotter or trail guide. Many severe obstacles have bypasses.
THE UPPER TELLICO AREA IS A HIGH ELEVATION BASIN FORMED BY THE UNICOI MTNS. THE TELLICO RIVER AND IT'S NUMEROUS FEEDER STREAMS ARE BORN AMID HIGH OAKS AND DISSECT THE 8,000 ACRES OF RUGGED, STEEP TERRAIN. ELEVATIONS RANGE FROM 2,500 feet AT THE TENNESSEE and NORTH CAROLINA STATE LINE TO 4,979 feet GRASSY TOP MTN.
Rider Access:
Camping: Yes
Ownership: Federal
Public Access Allowed: This riding area is open to the Public
Additional Information:
For a detailed trail map of the Tellico ORV Route click on this link http://www.tellicoplains.com/orvmap.htm.
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