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Hiwassee Lake

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Cherokee County

Hiwassee Lake

Hiwassee Lake

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Nantahala National Forest

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    Best Hikes to Hiwassee Lake

    1. Mingus Trail loop — Hanging Dog Recreation Area

    3.34km

    00:55

    50m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    June 23, 2024

    The name Hiwassee comes from the Cherokee word for large meadow, or savanna. The name is apt as the lake sits on the ancestral lands of the Cherokee, and in fact they had two villages nearby that were called Hiwassee.



    The lake was created when the Hiwassee Dam was completed in 1940 and is an important source of water and flood control for the region.

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      Elevation 470 m

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      Location: Cherokee County, North Carolina, United States

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