Elrod Falls
Thorn Hill, Tennessee
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36°26'22.2"N 83°14'58.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Tennessee |
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- Leave what you find
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Directions
From Thorn Hill, Tennessee
- Head northeast on TN-131 N toward Kincaid Farms Rd/Old 25 E/Old Hwy 25 E (11.7 mi)
- Turn left onto TN-31 N (1.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Elrod Cir (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Elrod Falls Rd (0.7 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Elrod Falls RdDestination will be on the right(0.2 mi)
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