Just above the falls, we turned right on Deep Creek horse trail and walked up and down through the woods 1.2 miles and past an old homesite with forsythia abloom and on to the intersection with Deep Creek trail. There are fine viewing and photo ops from the footbridge that crosses Juney Whank Branch. We started up the 0.25 mile path to Juney Whank Falls, with a 90-foot drop on the upper and lower falls. Photos by Linda Spanglerįourteen enthusiastic hikers met on March 13 at the Deep Creek parking area for a five-mile, three-waterfall walk. Hikers enjoyed the up-close view of Juney Whank Falls.
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This trail is perfect for spending a full day outdoors.The March Classic Hike of the Smokies of the Deep Creek waterfall loop was led by Gracia Slater, who lacks just one hike to complete her second “map” – completing all 900 miles of trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.įriends of the Smokies Classic Hike series kicked off the 2018 season on a lovely spring day at Deep Creek, outside of Bryson City. While traveling to the falls, see rivers, streams and old-growth hardwood forests. This 8-mile trek (round trip) rates as difficult and reaches a 2,000-foot elevation. The tallest waterfall in Great Smoky Mountain National Park is Ramsey Cascades at 100 feet. After the falls, follow the trail for another 4 miles to summit Mount Le Conte. Prepare for a higher elevation, as this trail reaches a 1,500 feet. This more difficult trip is among the favorite Smoky Mountains waterfalls, measuring 5.4 miles round trip. Rainbow Falls – standing at 80 feet – provides colorful rainbows on sunny days. It’s best to just take pictures and admire the natural surroundings. Take note: Due to strong currents and undertows, swimming is dangerous and unsafe. The path offers moderate difficulty through pine-oak and hemlock and rhododendron forests. Once at Mouse Creek, sit a spell on benches and enjoy waterfall views.Ībrams Falls stands 20 feet high, and the hike to the base measures 5 miles round trip. The Big Creek Trail also takes guests to Midnight Hole, a deep pool below 6-foot falls. Take a 4-mile round-trip hike to Mouse Creek Falls, which measures 45 feet. More Challenging Hiking Trails (4 to 8 miles) This 4.4-mile hike up Hen Wallow Creek travels through hemlock and rhododendron forests up steep switchbacks. In the winter, this waterfall freezes to create a picture-perfect winter spot. However looking down, hikers may notice it falls 90 feet and has a 20-foot base. For a romantic place to relax with someone special, stand behind Grotto Falls.įrom the top, Hen Wallow Falls looks small at only 2 feet wide. The hike rates moderate-to-difficult and is a 3-mile round trip. This 25-foot waterfall sits in an old-growth hemlock forest.
Due to the trail’s unevenness, slipperiness, and drop offs, this spot is not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs.Īlong Trillium Gap Trail, sneak behind Grotto Falls. The paved Laurel Falls Trail is considered a moderate hike, with a round trip of 2.6 miles. One of the most popular and visited waterfalls is Laurel, which measures 80 feet, divided by a walkway. Juney Whank Falls is divided into two sections. The trail leaves from downtown Bryson City and passes Deep Creek campground, making for a quick option. Juney Whank falls 90 feet and is located at the end of a moderately difficult 0.8-mile hike.
Mingo sits on the Cherokee Indian Reservation, and guests are welcome – no special permit required. The falls is only a 0.4-mile hike, however it is considered a moderate one. Mingo Falls ranks as one of the tallest in the southern Appalachians at an impressive 120 feet. The Deer Creek and Indian Creek trails take hikers to the 60-foot Tom Branch and 25-foot high Indian Creek falls. This easy hiking trail is less than 2 miles round trip. See two waterfalls – Tom Branch Falls and Indian Creek Falls – in the Deer Creek area. Photo: allenran 917 Easy Hikes in Great Smoky Mountains
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