Bald River Falls, Tellico Plains, Tennessee. June 18, 2010.
(Note: All pictures may be enlarged by clicking on them once or twice.)
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As I mentioned in last week’s Watery Wednesday post, while Betsy, who was recovering from knee surgery, enjoyed Bald River Falls, I hiked along the river above the falls and found three other waterfalls and a cascade. I told about the first waterfall and the cascade in that previous post.
The trail (Bald River Trail #88) got more difficult once I got above Bald River Cascades. I did find two more waterfalls, but was not able to get real good views of either.
Suislide Falls, Tellico Plains, Tennessee. June 18, 2010.
I could only view Suislide Falls from the top of the falls. Suislide (I have no idea how it got that name) Falls drops approximately 30 feet. If I get back there I would like to see if I can bushwhack to the base of the falls, but I didn’t have time to try anything like that on this visit.
Shallow Falls, Tellico Plains, Tennessee. June 18, 2011.
Shallow Falls is immediately upstream from Suislide Falls. It drops from 15 to 20 feet, and I was able to get a pretty good shot of it with my telephoto lens. I would like to do some bushwhacking around this waterfall as well, but that, too, will have to wait for another time.
I was a little over half a mile from Bald River Falls when I spotted Shallow Falls, and it was time to head back to my Beautiful Bride.
Tags: Hiking, Tennessee, Waterfalls, Watery Wednesday
Senior Moments 
January 18, 2012 at 3:36 am |
How in the world does stuff grow in the middle of swift moving water? These are beautiful, George.
January 18, 2012 at 4:54 am |
They are beautiful falls and it must have been nice hiking around there.
January 18, 2012 at 6:19 am |
Very pretty falls, George.
January 18, 2012 at 6:52 am |
they are all so pretty….hope miss betsey’s knee is healing well!
January 18, 2012 at 8:40 am |
Oh how sweet, the two of you!
January 18, 2012 at 8:47 am |
i really like the shallow falls a lot… poor you, having to leave BB behind.
January 18, 2012 at 10:20 am |
Such lovely falls – must make a great sound too!
January 18, 2012 at 10:21 am |
Suislide – interesting name for the falls – just wondering if someone actually slid to their death – or perceivably could slide to their death – on these falls. I know, I know – morbid thoughts this early in the morning, but some of these falls look positively treacherous! Great photos George!
January 18, 2012 at 10:24 am |
The falls (minus the name) are gorgeous!
January 18, 2012 at 10:25 am |
Karin had the same thought I did!
You and Betsy go to the best places:)
January 18, 2012 at 12:00 pm |
You do capture the most gorgeous waterfalls and, like you and Betsy, they are one of my most favorite places to visit and photograph! I just don’t live near as many as you two do!! I, too, was wondering about the name, Suislide! Intriguing to say the least! Hope your week is going well!
Sylvia
January 18, 2012 at 12:09 pm |
I like the way you seem to focus on one subject for your photo rambles. These falls are so different in their formation and the movement of the water. The soft green foliage on the trees really complements the falls.
I was looking at your previous moon shot with envy! Every night that there’s a moon I try to capture it but my Canon point and shoot is just not powerful enough–or I need to learn to use the camera better. . .
January 18, 2012 at 2:06 pm |
George: What a great falls, I wonder what it looks like in Winter.
January 18, 2012 at 2:17 pm |
You definitely have a good reason to head back there. The falls are beautiful,even from a distance.
January 18, 2012 at 2:35 pm |
Beautiful falls.
January 18, 2012 at 4:35 pm |
I love the way the sun is on it in the first two pictures!
January 18, 2012 at 5:58 pm |
Between your beautiful photos and wonderful description I feel like I was there too. Betsy must have been lonely without you George.
🙂
January 18, 2012 at 7:00 pm |
Both falls are pretty. I hope that you do find a way to get closer to both of them.
January 18, 2012 at 8:56 pm |
Oh, they are so beautiful!!
January 18, 2012 at 9:01 pm |
Those are some very beautiful waterfalls!
January 19, 2012 at 9:44 am |
I love that last photo! It is such a pretty waterfall!
January 19, 2012 at 4:00 pm |
You always show the preetiest falls. You are the master. MB
January 19, 2012 at 4:26 pm |
Do this fall ever freeze? They would be amazing frozen.
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
January 20, 2012 at 1:40 am |
Great photos George. My favorite photo is the second one. I admired it for long time in bigger format.
April 18, 2012 at 10:54 am |
Would like to use your photos.