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Twisting Falls

Tennessee · height not recorded · Cherokee National Forest · Last verified 2026-05-15

Twisting Falls, a waterfall in Tennessee
Photo: Nature In 4K By: Paul King, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Twisting Falls is a waterfall in Carter County, Tennessee. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.

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Twisting Falls (this page)YFree
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Questions visitors ask about Twisting Falls

Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.

Is Twisting Falls in a national or state park?

Yes — Twisting Falls is inside Cherokee National Forest. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.

Can I bring my dog to Twisting Falls?

Yes — dogs are allowed (Cherokee National Forest permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.

Is there a fee to visit Twisting Falls?

No entrance fee. Cherokee National Forest is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.

How far is Twisting Falls from a major city?

Twisting Falls is 5 miles from Elk Park (about 7 minutes' drive).

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Where it is

36.2298, -81.9751

Sources and live status

Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.

    Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15

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