Waterfall Hero Hikes: Indian Creek Falls (GSMNP)

Indian Creek Falls is a 25-foot waterfall on its namesake in Swain County, North Carolina. The waterfall is located in the Deep Creek area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Hike Length: 1.6 miles
Estimated Time: 1 to 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Deep Creek (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
Trail Users: Hiking and bicycles
Dogs: No
Features: Waterfalls (1+)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfalls are very slippery.

Trailhead GPS: 35.46393,-83.43493
Waterfall GPS: 35.47269,-83.42724

Directions:

From Bryson City, head north on Everett Street and turn right on Water Street. Go 1.6 miles and turn left W Deep Creek Road. Drive 1.1 miles, entering the park and left into the waterfall trailhead parking.

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Hike Description:

Pick up Deep Creek Trail and hike up the road along Deep Creek. In 1/4 mile, Tom Branch Falls can be seen across the creek. At 0.8 miles, turn right on Indian Creek Trail. Almost immediately, there is a path on the left that leads to the falls.