Hike the Deep Creek Waterfalls Loop

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