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The nearest substantial parking lot is at Metcalf Bottoms, 1.2 miles (1.9 km) to the south. There is substantial parking at the Townsend Y, although the Y is a popular swimming area, and this parking lot fills up quickly in summer months.
In 1926, thanks largely to Tennessee Governor Austin Peay (who owned a cottage at Elkmont), a road was constructed connecting Townsend with both the Wonderland Club and Appalachian Club areas. During its construction, members of the Metcalf family, who owned a farm just west of Elkmont, supplied the workers with drinking water.
It leads 2.5 miles (4.0 km) to the most voluminous waterfall in the national park, under which many summer patrons enjoy swimming in its large natural pool. The trail continues beyond the waterfall for 1.7 miles (2.7 km) to connect with Little Bottoms Trail and backcountry campsite 17.
The Lee Metcalf Wilderness is located in the northern Rocky Mountains in the U.S. state of Montana.Created by an act of Congress in 1983, this rugged alpine wilderness is divided into four separated parcels typified by complex mountain topography: Bear Trap Canyon unit, Spanish Peaks unit, Taylor-Hilgard unit, and Monument Mountains unit.
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The refuge's wildlife viewing area covers 160 acres (65 ha) of wetlands and riparian woodland. It includes two nature trails and a paved, wheelchair-accessible trail from the parking lot to the picnic area. The viewing area is equipped with a viewing and fishing structure, outdoor restroom facilities, benches, and an information kiosk.
This 10-acre park offers swimming, fishing, canoeing and kayaking with access to beachfront picnic areas and a playground. Watson Pond State Park is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily until Oct. 9 ...
The locations of National Register properties for which the latitude and longitude coordinates are included below, may be seen on a map. [1] There are 5 properties listed on the National Register in the county. This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted November 29, 2024. [2]