Waterfall Hero Hikes: Juney Whank Falls (GSMNP)

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

Hike Length: 0.5 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Deep Creek (Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
Trail Users: Hiking only, part of trail is open to horses
Dogs: No
Features: Waterfalls (1+)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfalls are very slippery.

Trailhead GPS: 35.46393,-83.43493
Waterfall GPS: 35.46655,-83.43505

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:

Juney Whank Falls Loop Trail starts from the upper end of the parking lot and climbs up to intersect with Deep Creek Horse Trail. Turn right on the combined trail for a couple hundred feet, then turn right again to a bridge over the creek at the waterfall. The bridge is very close to the waterfall and difficult to get a good picture.