The Top 10 Natural Monuments in Cherokee National Forest
Cherokee National Forest’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 10
beautiful natural monuments in Cherokee National Forest. 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 Cherokee National Forest. 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: December 16, 2025
Benton Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Enjoy this 65 foot tall water fall away from the crowds and cars tucked away in a forest of Tennessee. There are several spots to stand to view the falls; …
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Round Bald
Highlight • Summit
Round Bald is a 5,826-foot bump along Grassy Ridge within the Roan Highlands. It's barely over a kilometer from the car, so it sees a lot of crowds and picture-enthusiasts. …
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Turn for Jones Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
You'll have to stray a few hundred feet off the main path on a spur trail to get to the main waterfall viewing area. Elk Falls is the most well-known …
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Beauty Spot Bald
Highlight • Viewpoint
Park at the highway and continue up towards one of the most beautiful balds on the Appalachian Trail. The view point ends on a large, grassy bald with a multitude …
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Bald River Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
There are many spectacular spots to stand on the road/bridge here to view the waterfalls. Depending on the time of year, there might even be side streams coming from different …
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