Mingo Falls (Big Bear Falls) & Upper Mingo Falls: Exploring the Beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains

Описание: In this video, I (Boots) return to one of my very favorite places on earth - Mingo Falls! This was my hiking partner Steps's very first visit here and I was sure to capture his first reaction to seeing this majestic waterfall which stands at an impressive 120'. Seeing it as a kid with my family, I remember being totally in awe by the sheer size of the main falls. It wasn't until years later that I learned that there was an upper falls (actually 2!).

Mingo Falls is located in Cherokee, NC within the Qualla Boundary right beside the GSMNP. The main falls is easily reached via a short, 0.3 mile trail which includes 161 steps.

Upper Mingo Falls is reached by an off-trail excursion that is steep and unmarked. The journey up really leaves you even more impressed by the main falls as you can now see how truly large it is. The upper falls is in 2 tiers. The lower tier (approximately 10' tall) is not easily reached as it is down a very steep embankment with no clear path down. The upper tier of the upper falls is at least 15' tall and is quite lovely in its own right.

And fair warning - Hike off-trail at your own risk. Plan, prepare, and know your own limitations and area restrictions before attempting such.

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