Last updated: September 16, 2024
Thing to Do
Hike to Chasteen Creek Cascade
Bob Carr Photo
Overview
Hike 3.6 miles (5.8 km) roundtrip through hardwood forest in Great Smoky Mountains National Park following the path of the Bradley Fork of the Oconaluftee River to a peaceful cascade that slides 15 feet (4.6 m) down smoothly worn standstone.
This section of the Bradley Fork Trail is a popular wooded adventure for hikers and horse-riders who are departing from the Smokemont Campground area. Wooded views are interspersed with open areas and thin forests of flowering dogwood, yellow birch, sycamore, and tuliptree.
Length
3.6 miles (5.8 km) roundtrip
Parking & Trailhead
The Bradley Fork Trailhead is on the far north end of Smokemont Campground Road. Don't forget your parking tag.
Nearest Restroom
Smokemont Campground (available year-round)
Alternate Hikes
- Smokemont Loop Trail: 6.1 miles (9.8 km) roundtrip
- Towstring Trail: 4 miles (6.4 km) roundtrip
- Newton Bald Trail: 9.4 miles (15.1 km) roundtrip
Details
Activity
Hiking
Pets Allowed
No
The Gatlinburg Trail and Oconaluftee River Trail are the only two park trails where pets are permitted. Pets are also allowed in picnic areas, in campgrounds, and on roads.
Activity Fee
Yes
A parking tag is required to park in the Smokies for more than 15 minutes.
Reservations
No
Accessibility Information
Trail has occasional obstacles of roots and rocks.