Trail: # 161. Basin Lead - 6. 0 Miles - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Trail: # 161. Basin Lead - 6. 0 Miles |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Tennessee |
| Nearby Town: | Tellico |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | The trail begins at Basin Gap on the Bald River Road at the turn off for Waucheesi Lookout. The trail winds along rock bluffs overlooking Bald River Gorge and the leads down to the Tellico River. The bridge is washed out at Tellico River making it extremely dangerous to cross. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 12.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Basin Gap on the Bald River |
| Trails Used: | Basin Lead |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams, Rivers, Springs, Snow |
| Management: | National Park Service |
| Contact Information: | http://www.telliquah.com/Trails.htm |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | The trail begins at Basin Gap on the Bald River Road at the turn off for Waucheesi Lookout. The trail winds along rock bluffs overlooking Bald River Gorge and the leads down to the Tellico River. The bridge is washed out at Tellico River making it extremely dangerous to cross. |
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