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Plan Around Townsend Y
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Townsend Y Details
The spot where the middle and west branches of the Little River intersect is a very popular water playground. You can swim or wade in this wide swath of calm water, or sun yourself on the hillside overlooking the river. Bring an inner tube and you can float from the Y for a mile down to the mill dam near the Highway 321 bridge.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Little River/Laurel Creek
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Townsend Y
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0.1 mi away
Laurel Creek Road
Nine miles long and connects Townsend to Cades Cove.
2.5 mi away
School House Gap Trail
An easy hike that's known for its spring wildflowers and an active bear population.
2.6 mi away
The Sinks
Legend has it that a lumber train once derailed and fell into the deep waters here.
3.2 mi away
Tremont
Formerly home to a pioneer Appalachian community and logging town.
