Waterfalls

15. Mingo Falls. From Dillsboro (Exit 81): Drive West on US 74 for 9.7 miles. Take Exit 74, continue on US 441 North for 5.2 miles. When it dead ends at US 19 at a traffic light, turn right. Continue 0.4 miles. Turn left at next traffic light in the direction of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (staying on US 441 N). Continue for 2.3 miles. Turn right at sign for Big Cove Road and take immediate left onto Big Cove Road. Continue for 5.2 miles. Turn right, crossing bridge over river, straight ahead is a parking lot and trail. Climb 170 steps to Mingo Falls.