Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Wear good shoes and bring a walking stick. The online write ups of this trail aren't entirely correct. It is steep and requires a lot of strength to go down and even more to come up. The little blue sign noted in at least a couple sets of directions online was only coming from the Cherokee side, if I'm not mistaken. Once you go under Blue Ridge Pkwy, keep an eye out for the pull off on the left side of the road within two miles. If you don't see it by then, turn around and go back. Also, it is not a parking lot the way some people say. It is literally just a pull off alongside the road.
Not a long walk but it is an up hill walk.
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wheels Through Time Museum during your travels in Maggie Valley. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
A short, stepped trail inside the Cherokee Indian Reservation brings you to the viewpoint of a scenic waterfall framed by lush vegetation.
Why not roll the dice by visiting Harrahs Cherokee Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Cherokee? Discover the mountain views and casinos in this quaint area.
Historic wood cabins from across the Smoky Mountains are gathered in an open-air museum with live blacksmith and animal demonstrations.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Soco Gap during your travels in Cherokee. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Explore the great outdoors at Waterrock Knob and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Sylva. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.
