Cascade · North Carolina
Mingo Falls drops 120 ft (37 m) as a cascade waterfall in North Carolina.
The falls are fed by Mingo Creek. You'll find it in Swain, North Carolina. It is protected within Qualla Boundary (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians).
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 0.4 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Cherokee, the closest town.
Trail details are compiled from the managing agency and trail databases. Conditions, closures, and required permits change — confirm with the land manager before you go.
● waterfall · ● trailhead · 35.5318, -83.2746 · Open in Google Maps. Coordinates mark the feature, not legal parking.
Mingo Falls has a documented drop of 120 ft (37 m). Reported waterfall heights can vary by source and whether they measure a single drop or a full cascade.
Mingo Falls is in Swain, North Carolina, on Mingo Creek, on land managed by Qualla Boundary (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians).
Mingo Falls is short hike — reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. The walk to the viewpoint is about 0.4 miles round trip.
Name and coordinates from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS); height, access, and seasonal notes compiled from the sources above. Reported heights vary by measurement method — see our methodology. Conditions and access change; always check the managing agency’s current page before visiting, and follow Leave No Trace principles.