Soco Falls - NC *

7/4/2013 - my sister and I didn't feel like spending the day at home, so even though the weather forecast was not good we decided to chance it and try for some falls near Cherokee, NC.  We never did get to the ones we were aiming for, but on the way to find the road to Flat Creek Falls we passed a sign that said "Soco Falls" so, of course, we stopped for a look!

The larger falls is on Soco Creek, the smaller one that is hard to see is on an unnamed side creek.
GPS (parking): 35.49288°N 83.16964°W
GPS (falls overlook): 35.49262°N 83.16981°W

Directions and Information: from Cherokee, NC 

• east on US19 - towards Maggie Valley
• at about 10 miles, watch for "Soco Falls" sign
• at small pull-off on the right, stop and park
• trail to viewing deck starts at break in the guard rail

 Note: there is a short, very steep trail that starts over the guard rail, but this is not the official, maintained trail and is probably dangerous...don't use this one!