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Mingo Falls

Big Cove Road, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cherokee, NC
(865) 430-1613
Ranked #1 of 21 attractions in Cherokee
4.5 of 5 stars 70 Reviews
Type: Waterfalls
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Savannah, Georgia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Short and easy hike to the falls. As other reviewers have said, it's about 160 steps up and then a very short walk to the viewing bridge. The falls are peaceful and beautiful. Don't forget the camera as this is beautiful place for some excellent photos. I highly recommend the falls. One of the best things we did in Cherokee... More

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lenoir
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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Small parking area - then 160 steps with hand railing to climb. Don't forget the cameras. Fantastic view from the viewing bridge. Well worth the short 1/4mi hike. It gets better going back - its all down hill. More

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Donalsonville, Georgia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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the falls were gorgeous ... there are several steps to climb in order to see the falls, but it was worth it ... not too far off the "main drag" in Cherokee More

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Sumter, South Carolina
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

A very pleasant surprise. You can read about falls and many times they are not as advertised. This one is all anyone would hope for. My wife has had spine surgery and sometimes steep climbs just can't be made. The Mingo Falls has 150 steps to the top with places for her to catch her bearings so to speak. Once... More

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Merrimack, New Hampshire
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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Nice waterfall with reasonably easy access. You must climb a bunch of stairs but it's pretty short distance. Nice waterfall in an ok setting. More

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Lexington, North Carolina
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

164 steps, but worth it! It is so beautiful and amazing. We took great photos! More

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NC
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

The hike is not far but the waterfal is a beautiful surprise! More

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Stowe, Vermont
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

This is a very short (maybe ten minutes) hike to the falls. We were lucky and there had been quite a bit of rain and the falls were beautiful. There were quite a few steps to climb but well worth it. More

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Warner Robins, Georgia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

It was very beautiful, but be warned the hike up there can be a challenge, it's a clear path with steps but there are a lot of them. More

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Franklin, North Carolina
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

These falls are a slow hike to see but worth the effort. A must see on a day trip through the park. More

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