ML12335A352
| ML12335A352 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Watts Bar  |
| Issue date: | 10/29/2012 |
| From: | Duncan J State of TN, Dept of Environment & Conservation |
| To: | Plant Licensing Branch II |
| Poole, Justin | |
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| Download: ML12335A352 (3) | |
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The Official State of Tennessee's Department of Environment and Conservation, State Parks Website http://www.tn.gov/environment/na/natareas/stinging/[10/29/2012 6:50:24 AM]
Great Smoky Mountains Cades Cove, TN Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Contact Division of Natural Areas 7th floor, L&C Annex, 401 Church Street Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 532-0431 DNA Contact List Division Resources Data and Forms Ginseng Licensing Program Natural Areas Map Natural Areas Program Natural Heritage Inventory Program Permits Public Participation Opportunities Scenic Rivers Program Schedule of Events Helpful Resources APSU Atlas of Amphibians Nature Serve Explorer Tennessee State Parks University of Tennessee Herbarium USGS Wildlife Research Center Division of Natural Areas STINGING FORK FALLS CLASS II NATURAL-SCIENTIFIC STATE NATURAL AREA Stinging Fork Falls is a 783-acre natural area located in Rhea County. It is named for the 30-foot waterfall located within the Stinging Fork gorge. The creek flows over the fan shaped falls, then quickly slips through chutes, and tumbles over cascades below the falls. The gorge contains a second growth mixed mesophytic forest community.
Steep cliffs may be found along the smaller bluffs that descend into the gorge. An oak-pine forest can be found along the gorge bluff. Indian Head Point provides a view of the gorge and creek 160 feet below. Much of the upland area between the parking area and gorge had been planted by Bowater in loblolly pine (Pinus taeda), and has since been removed due to heavy southern pine beetle impact. This area is undergoing hardwood succession.
The Stinging Fork Falls trail terminates at the bottom of the falls about 1 mile from the parking area. A future segment of the Cumberland Trail is planned to connect to Stinging Fork Falls. See www.tnstateparks.com/CumberlandTrail/ for more information.
SITE MANAGEMENT:
Division of Natural Areas - East TN Office, 3711 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37921, phone (865) 594-5601.
Division of Natural Areas, 401 Church Street, 7th Floor L&C Tower Annex, Nashville, TN 37243, phone (615) 532-0431.
Cumberland Trail State Park, South Trail Office, 1327 Montlake Road, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379 or P.O. Box 571, Soddy Daisy, TN 37384, phone (423) 332-7394.
PUBLIC ACCESS:
Public access is allowed; trailhead parking and a hiking trail are provided. Camping and open fires are prohibited.
DIRECTIONS:
Department of Environment & Conservation Robert Martineau, Commissioner Navigation
The Official State of Tennessee's Department of Environment and Conservation, State Parks Website http://www.tn.gov/environment/na/natareas/stinging/[10/29/2012 6:50:24 AM]
Stinging Fork Falls is located west of Spring City. Access to the natural area is via Highway 68. In Spring City turn onto Shut-In Gap Road and proceed five miles to the parking area on the right.
COUNTY:
Rhea ACREAGE:
783 Acres 7.5' QUADRANGLE:
Pennine OWNERSHIP:
State of Tennessee PHYSIOGRAPHIC PROVINCE:
Cumberland Plateau YEAR DESIGNATED:
1973 DESCRIPTION:
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