Benton Falls and Chilhowie Recreation area is mainly known for the bear attacks that happened back in the summer of 2006. The attack happened on the trails of Chilhowie and although tragic, things of this nature are rare here in the Cherokee National Forest. There is a variety of wildlife in the forest however brutal attacks do not happen regularly. Benton is located in the heart of Polk County and is just minutes from Cleveland, Tennessee. The trails of Chilhowie have many destinations. You can circle the lake, go to Benton Falls, go around the mountain, or find a quiet place to picnic. My favorite place to go is definitely Benton Falls. This waterfall is beautiful and romantic. The walk is strenuous if you're not accustomed to walking very much; however, we are so we considered it easy.When you reach the bottom you can see the falls towering above you. We walked through the water and stood on a big rock near the bottom and felt the mist from the falls while we looked at the beautiful fall foliage that surrounded us. The feeling is like one of a fairy tail. Such a place as this is a wonderful hidden treasure tucked away on the mountain. The trails are also perfect for biking and hiking. This hike will be one of my favorites as we log this one in the books and venture on to the next.
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