About
Length2.4 mi
ShapeLoop
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain300 ft up
Typical time1 hr 15 min
TrailheadDeep Creek, Bryson City
SurfaceWide gravel roadbed
Best seasonApril to June for wildflowers, mid-October for fall colour. High elevations are cold and icy from November to March.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityHike has some steep sections, stairs, and occasional roots/rocks on the trail.
What you'll see 💧 Waterfall🌊 River or creek

Overview Hike a loop of 2.4 miles (3.9 km) around the Deep Creek area in Great Smoky Mountains National Park to reach three waterfalls: Juney Whank Falls (pictured above), Indian Creek Falls, and Tom Branch Falls. Detailed directions: From the parking area at the end of Deep Creek Road past the Deep Creek Campground, take the steep but short trail to Juney Whank Falls. Cross the falls on a footbridge and continue 300 feet (91 m) to the trail junction. Turn right, then left, and follow Deep Creek Horse Trail toward Deep Creek Trail. At the junction with Deep Creek Trail, turn right and proceed 0.1 mile (0.2 km) to Indian Creek Trail. Follow Indian Creek Trail 200 feet (61 m) to Indian Creek Falls, then backtrack to Deep Creek Trail, turn left, and follow it back to the trailhead where you started. You will pass Tom Branch Falls 0.5 miles (0.8 km) from Indian Creek Falls. Bring a map for reference. Length 2.4 miles (3.9 km) roundtrip Parking & Trailhead Park at the end of Deep Creek Road to access the Deep Creek Trailhead past the Deep Creek Campground. Don't forget your parking tag . Nearest Restroom Deep Creek Campground (available seasonally) Alternate Hikes Lynn Camp Prong Cascades : 1.4 miles (2.3 km) roundtrip Little River, Cucumber Gap, Jakes Creek Loop : 5.4 miles (8.7 km) roundtrip Oconaluftee River Trail : 3 miles (4.8 km) roundtrip

Tips
Tom Branch, Indian Creek and Juney Whank falls all on one easy loop. Deep Creek is also the park's tubing centre, so it is busy in summer.
Location

Deep Creek, Bryson City

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