Mingo Falls

Cherokee, Turkey

4.9★★★★★★★★★★3.3K reviews

120-ft. waterfall on the Cherokee Indian Reservation reached by a 0.4-mi. access trail.

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Address: Eastern Cherokee Reservation, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA

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★★★★★★★★★★Hakan Akel· 3 months ago
Mingo Falls is absolutely breathtaking and well worth the visit. The short hike to the falls is surrounded by beautiful forest scenery, and the waterfall itself is powerful and impressive. The sound of the rushing water and the peaceful…
★★★★★★★★★★Jun S.· a month ago
Mingos Falls is one of the hidden gems of the Great Smoky Mountains and absolutely lives up to the hype. The waterfall is stunning, powerful, and well worth the short hike from the parking area. Thanks to the excellent trail maintenance,…
★★★★★★★★★★James Lawson· 3 weeks ago
Amazing water fall. Was a little hard to find as the GPS seems to be confused about how to get there. Plenty of parking. It is a short hike, but you have to climb some steep and uneven steps to get there, but well worth the hike. Note: T…