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Indian Creek Falls – Tom Branch Falls loop from Bryson City

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Indian Creek Falls – Tom Branch Falls loop from Bryson City

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Indian Creek Falls – Tom Branch Falls loop from Bryson City

04:12

15.5km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

1

3.85 km

Rhododendron Forest

Highlight • Forest

Rhododendron forests, typical of central America, are found throughout the river valleys

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2

3.96 km

Juney Whank Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

June Whank Falls is a fun experience because the falls flow right under the bridge, giving you the best view of the falls. The bridge is as gorgeous as the falls themselves.

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3

5.79 km

Deep Creek Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Small bridge over Deep Creek providing views both ways with little rapids.

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4

5.92 km

Indian Creek Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Small bridge over Indian Creek providing views both ways.

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5

6.07 km

Indian Creek Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The trail to the Indian Creek Falls starts at Deep Creek Trailhead. For about 1 km the trail follows Deep Creek Trail to the junction with Indian Creek Trail. About …

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6

6.98 km

Tom Branch Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The trail to the Tom Branch Falls starts at Deep Creek Trailhead. After walking about 500 m along the Deep Creek Trail, you can see the 18-meter-high Tom Branch Falls.

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7

7.28 km

Deep Creek

Highlight • River

Very beautiful mountain river on which river tubing is also done

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8

13.1 km

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Station

Highlight • Structure

This is a tourist train

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B

15.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.43 km

4.71 km

3.31 km

2.10 km

Surfaces

6.24 km

4.26 km

3.98 km

701 m

357 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

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Saturday 17 October

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