Protected area in Tennessee, US
Stinging Fork Falls State Natural Area Location Rhea County , Tennessee Nearest city Spring City Coordinates 35°42′46″N 84°55′43″W / 35.7129°N 84.9285°W / 35.7129; -84.9285 Area 783 acres (3.17 km2 ) Established 1973 www.state.tn.us/environment/na/natareas/stinging/
Stinging Fork Falls State Natural Area , a Tennessee Class II Natural-Scientific State Scenic Area, is located in Rhea County, Tennessee , near Spring City .
The Stinging Fork Falls trail terminates at the bottom of Stinging Fork Falls, a 30-foot (9.1 m) high waterfall , about 1 mile from the parking area. A future segment of the Cumberland Trail is planned to connect to the falls.
The 783-acre (3.17 km2 ) area is owned by the State of Tennessee and managed by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation . It was formerly owned and managed by Bowater Paper Company , which designated several areas in Tennessee as "Pocket Wildernesses " for public recreation.
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Stinging Fork Segment of Cumberland Trail
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