The Loop Trail now descends from the ridge through a drainage towards Indian Creek. Mile 2.6 – T-junction with the beginning of the Sunkota Ridge Trail on the left.Turn right following the Loop Trail which climbs stoutly above Deep Creek to Sunkota Ridge. On the other side of the bridge the Deep Creek Trail turns left heading towards backcountry campsite #60 and the interior of the park. Mile 1.9 – Cross a third bridge over Deep Creek.Mile 1.5 – Good view of Sunkota Ridge rising above Deep Creek.On the other side of the bridge is a Y-junction with the Deep Creek Horse Trail on the left.
Mile 1.0 – Cross a second bridge over Deep Creek.(If you are looking to shorten the hike, turn right here to visit Indian Creek Falls then turn around.) Continue straight on the Deep Creek Trail across a bridge over Indian Creek. Mile 0.9 – T-junction with the Indian Creek Trail on the right.Mile 0.6 – Cross the first bridge over Deep Creek with benches and nice rapids upstream.You can enjoy this waterfall without leaving the trail, and even relax on a bench. Mile 0.4 – At a wide clearing you will see Tom Branch Falls dropping ~75 feet into Deep Creek.Mile 0.2 – T-junction with the Juney Whank Falls Trail on the left.Mile 0.0 – From the parking lot pick up the Deep Creek Trail paralleling the namesake creek.Mile Summary and HighlightsĠ.0 - Follow Deep Creek Trail north from parking lotġ.9 - Follow Loop Trail after third bridge over Deep CreekĤ.9 - Bridge over the middle of Juney Whank Falls This loop is a great introduction to the national park without requiring too much effort. Before you return to the parking lot be sure to take the short side trip to Juney Whank Falls, where a bridge brings you across the middle of the waterfall. The second waterfall, Indian Creek Falls, is also beside the trail. Along the way are many beautiful cascades and views along Deep Creek. Next you’ll leave some of the crowds behind as you tackle a loop from Deep Creek to Sunkota Ridge to Indian Creek. The waterfall spills over many ledges directly into Deep Creek. First you’ll see the tall Tom Branch Falls from the comfort of the trail. The creek is wide and large enough to accommodate inner tubes, a common scene during the summer weekends. You’ll start on the wide, flat Deep Creek Trail beside the namesake creek. Instead choose a weekday or the winter to check out the waterfalls in relative peace and quiet. If you visit during the summer you may not find a parking spot. This relatively short hike is easy, scenic, and features 3 distinct waterfalls. The Deep Creek waterfalls loop outside of Bryson City is one of the most popular hikes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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