The Top 14 Natural Monuments in Swain County
Swain County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 14
beautiful natural monuments in Swain County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Swain County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 18, 2025
The trail to the Tom Branch Falls starts at Deep Creek Trailhead. After walking about 500 m along the Deep Creek Trail, you can see the 18-meter-high Tom Branch Falls.
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Charlies Bunion is a rock outcropping that was originally known as Fodderstack. The current name was derived when Charlie Conner went hiking one day with Horace Kephart, one of the …
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Andrews Bald is located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and stands at 5,920 feet, making it the highest grassy bald (a type of summit unique to the area …
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The trail to the Indian Creek Falls starts at Deep Creek Trailhead. For about 1 km the trail follows Deep Creek Trail to the junction with Indian Creek Trail. About …
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June Whank Falls is a fun experience because the falls flow right under the bridge, giving you the best view of the falls. The bridge is as gorgeous as the falls themselves.
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Nantahala River crosses the National Forest of the same name, joining the Little Tennessee River and Fontana Lake. The word Nantahala comes from the Cherokee people and means "Land of …
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The trail begins with a climb of around 160 steps. The foot of the waterfall is quickly reached over a few roots and stones. Unfortunately, the path is closed from …
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The Oconaluftee River Overlook is the most southern official viewpoint on the Blue Ridge Parkway. At Milepost 468.4, it is the final stop of the parkway before reaching the National …
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Cheoah Bald is a 5062 ft summit, the highest in the Cheoah Mountains Range. There are three routes to the summit, all of which are considered difficult. The hike is …
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Rocky Top is a popular summit on this long ridge between Derrick Knob Shelter and Spence Field Shelter on the Appalachian Trail. This summit sits at 5,440 feet and is …
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