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Chimneys State Natural Area / Scenic Park

Marion County, TN

 

TN State Natural Area (adjacent to Scenic park)

 

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11/18/06

      Length: 3.18 miles roundtrip (easy)

                         0.8 miles one-way to Mikes Branch Falls

        Moving Time: 1:19 (2.5 mph average)

        Overall Time: 2:08 (1.5 mph average, including all photography)

        Elevation change: ~95’

        Total ascent/descent: ~480’ (each)

 

Chimneys Overlook

 

Mikes Branch Falls

 

West Mikes Branch Falls —  ~100’ to the WNW of Mikes Branch Falls (N 35 13.583; W 85 33.826)

~60’ drop onto sandstone cap with another ~10-15’ drop (similar to Mikes Branch Falls)

 

Overlook Cascade — from Chimneys Overlook (N 35 13.859 W 85 33.453)

~10’ drop and ~70-80’ cascades