Whiteoak Sinks

Townsend, Tennessee

3.0/5

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Distance

4.55 miles

Elevation Gain

640 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Whiteoak Sinks is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Townsend, Tennessee.

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Whiteoak Sinks Reviews

Addisyn Hensley

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Whiteoak Sinks

06/06/25

The start of this trail (the first mile or so) is a horse trail so know before you go that there will be many bugs! If you are an avid hiker, I would say this is more of a nature walk for lack of a better word. It isn’t too difficult and there is lots of woods and florals to look at on your way to the waterfall. There is also a lot of wildlife! We saw a bear cub (picture zoomed in and taken a safe distance away) so go prepared to look around.

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