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The Top 8 Natural Monuments around Cherokee

Cherokee’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 8

beautiful natural monuments around Cherokee. 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: November 8, 2025

Tom Branch Falls

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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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Indian Creek Falls

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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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Juney Whank Falls

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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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Mingo Falls

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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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Oconaluftee River Overlook

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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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