Waterfall Hero Hikes: Tom Branch Falls (GSMNP)

Tom Branch Falls is a 75-foot waterfall on its namesake at the confluence with Deep Creek 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 and bicycling
Dogs: No
Features: Waterfalls (1+)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfalls are very slippery.

Trailhead GPS: 35.46393,-83.43493
Waterfall GPS: 35.46664,-83.42991

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. There is a bench here to enjoy the view and you can scramble down into the creek.