Tennessee - Cherohala Skyway - Tennessee

Description: Cultural heritage and historic sites of the Cherokee tribe and early settlers are offered throughout the Skyway in a grand forest environment in the southern Appalachian Mountains. The Cherohala Skyway provides spectacular mile-high vistas and brilliant fall foliage. Great hiking opportunities are found along the way, with spots for picnics in magnificent and seldom-seen portions of the southern Appalachian National Forests.

Time to Allow: Allow one hour for driving only.

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