Waterfall Explorations

Just before I switched jobs, I was able to take a little time off.  On my day off, I visited Soco Falls and the Waterfall on Little Fall Branch.  Soco is in Jackson County, not too far from the Cherokee Reservation.  The other waterfall is in Haywood County and is near the Max Patch Trail (exit 7 off of 40W.  Soco has twin falls and is pretty impressive.  There is a platform, or you can go down closer.  There are ropes to assist with this process.  The second waterfall (Haywood) is off of a very small trail.  If you weren't following specific directions, you likely wouldn't find it.  The nice part is that you will probably have it all to yourself.  The water flow is small, but it's still very pretty.  To find Soco, take 19 through Maggie Valley into Jackson County.  You'll see a sign saying 0.5 till Soco.  It's not accurate.  As soon as you see a pull-off (and likely some cars), pull over. 

Soco Falls

 

 

Waterfall on Little Fall Branch