Hike the Deep Creek Waterfalls Loop

This 2.4-mile (3.9-km) roundtrip hike begins at the end of Deep Creek Road past the campground.

Bob Carr Photo

Overview

See three waterfalls on this 2.4-mile (3.9-km) loop around the Deep Creek area in Great Smoky Mountains National Park that connects several short trail segments to reach Juney Whank Falls, Indian Creek Falls, and Tom Branch Falls.

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 mile (0.8 km) from Indian Creek Falls.

Length

2.4 miles (3.9 km) roundtrip

Parking

Deep Creek Trailhead at the end of Deep Creek Road past the Deep Creek Campground

Nearest Restroom

Deep Creek Campground (available seasonally)

Alternate Hikes

• Hike to Lynn Camp Prong Cascades: 1.4 miles (2.3 km) roundtrip
• Hike the Little River, Cucumber Gap, Jakes Creek Loop: 5.4 miles (8.7 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

Hike has some steep sections plus occasional roots and rocks on the trail.