Places to See
Hiking/Water Falls
GRAVEYARD FIELDS
Length: 2.3 miles
Rating: Moderate
Dogs: On Leash
Facilities: Bathrooms
Max Patch
Length: 1.4 miles
Rating: Easy
Dogs: On Leash
Facilities: NoneWaterrock Knob
Length: 1.2 mile
Rating: Moderate
Dogs: On Leash
CATALOOCHEE VALLEY
Hiking
Historic Settlement
Elk viewing
https://visitncsmokies.com/listings/cataloochee-valley/Skinny Dip Falls Trailhead
A gentle hike through a tranquil forest leads to this cascading waterfall & popular
swimming hole.
https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/waterfall-hikes.htmVisit NC Smokies
https://www.instagram.com/visitncsmokies/Looking Glass Falls
This waterfall is very popular, as there is no hiking necessary to see it, making it
quite accessible.
Soco Falls
Double waterfalls are a rarity and this one is a hidden gem! Soco Falls, located just
a short walk off the main road, is a perfect way to start your scenic adventure.Mingo Falls
At 120 feet (36.6 m) tall, the waterfall is one of the tallest and most spectacular in
the southern Appalachians. The hike to the waterfall is only 0.4 miles (0.6 km) in
length, but is considered moderate in difficulty.
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/mingo-falls.htmGraveyard Fields
Hike into a mile-high valley featuring spectacular waterfalls surrounded by rolling
ridges. This is a very popular area, so be prepared to share the trail with others.
https://www.nps.gov/places/graveyard-fields.htmMingus Mill
Built in 1886, this historic grist mill uses a water-powered turbine instead of a water
wheel to power all of the machinery in the building.
https://www.greatsmokies.com/mingus-mill/Oconaluftee Visitor Center
Mountain Farm Museum
Oconaluftee Visitor Center
Cherokee Historical Association
https://visitcherokeenc.com/itinerary-builder/poi/park-visitor-center/
