Deep Creek
Explore the Scenic Beauty
Deep Creek is known as one of the most stunning areas of North Carolina’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is located just a few miles from downtown Bryson City. Deep Creek is home to three cascading waterfalls - Tom Branch, Indian Creek and Juney Whank - which can all be accessed easily by venturing down the Waterfall Loop, a 2.4-mile, easy hike that passes all three falls. Other popular activities at Deep Creek including tubing, fishing, biking, horseback riding, and picnicking.
The Waterfalls of Deep Creek
Deep Creek Tubing
- Deep Creek Trail
The Deep Creek area is best known for its streams and waterfalls. Hikers can take a waterfall loop hike leading to three waterfalls. Hiking: Around 2.5 miles of walking will acquaint you with beautiful Deep Creek and three waterfalls. The Deep Creek Waterfall hike loop…
- Lonesome Pine Overook Trail
Explore this 6.6 mile, out and back trail, which is accessible from the Deep Creek parking lot. Generally considered a moderate to challenging route, it takes an average of 3-4 hours to complete depending on how much time you spend at the Lonesome Pine Overlook at the top. The…
- Thomas Divide Trail
This 11.0-mile point-to-point hiking trail can be used in both directions, with parking available at both trailheads. The trailhead closest to Bryson City can be accessed via Tom Branch Road at Deep Creek, and in this case, you will be traveling uphill. If you are parking a horse…
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