Mingo FallsWith Cherokee in my blood this waterfall was must for my portfolio. This location is about 4.5 hrs from my home in Nashville. One autumn morning, back in 2016 around 3am; I decided to head out that way with my pup Kazuto. Mingo Falls is approximately 120 feet tall and one of the tallest waterfalls in southern Appalachia. The waterfall majestically cascades down nearly 200 feet of rock face and boulders. The trail to see the falls is short and easy. The hike is a ¼ mile and includes 161 steep steps to a picturesque wooden viewing bridge that crosses Mingo Creek directly in front of the falls. Cherokee residents enjoy the falls as much as out-of-town visitors. Many locals recommend going in the morning to avoid the crowds and for the best chance to see Mingo Falls in the morning fog.