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Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Deep Creek Loop Trail
This moderate 5.5-mile loop on the eastern boundary of the Smokies combines stellar woodland hiking with superb waterfall exploration.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Backpacking |
| State: | North Carolina (NC) |
| Distance: | 5.52 mi |
| Difficulty: | 5 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
TO TRAILHEAD: From Asheville, NC, take I-40 west to US 19 (exit 27). Head E to exit 67 (Bryson City). In Bryson City, follow signs to Deep Creek Campground. Turn L into parking area.
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DCL01
| Distance: 5.52 mi | Points: 176 |
Deep Creek Loop Trail
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DCL001
Location: 35.464813, -83.433548Head N-NE on Deep Creek Trail
DCL002
Location: 35.466793, -83.430161Tom Branch Falls; continue straight
DCL003
Location: 35.469193, -83.429680Take a dip in swimming hole along Deep Creek
DCL004
Location: 35.472534, -83.428787Bear R @ Y onto Indian Creek Trail
DCL005
Location: 35.472656, -83.427742Detour L to go to the base of Indian Creek Falls; return to main trail; turn L
DCL006
Location: 35.472816, -83.421097Straight @ 3-way with Stone Pile Gap Trail
DCL007
Location: 35.475761, -83.417564L @ 3-way onto Loop Trail
DCL008
Location: 35.477459, -83.422432Straight @ 3-way with Sunkota Ridge Trail
DCL009
Location: 35.484814, -83.423393L @ 3-way with Deep Creek Trail
DCL010
Location: 35.473637, -83.430023Bear R @ 3-way onto Deep Creek Horse Trail
DCL011
Location: 35.473629, -83.430443Cross Deep Creek
DCL012
Location: 35.466225, -83.434196Bear L @ Y to Juney Whank Falls; continue up stone steps to main path and take L
DCL013
Location: 35.464733, -83.434799Sharp L @ 3-way; go to trailhead
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