Tom Branch Falls – Indian Creek Falls loop from Deep Creek

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North Carolina

Swain County

Tom Branch Falls – Indian Creek Falls loop from Deep Creek

Hard

4.6

(3886)

15,005

hikers

Tom Branch Falls – Indian Creek Falls loop from Deep Creek

06:02

20.2km

640m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

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Parking

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Highlight • Forest

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Deep Creek

Highlight • River

Very beautiful mountain river on which river tubing is also done

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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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2.20 km

Deep Creek Bridge

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

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2.33 km

Indian Creek Bridge

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Small bridge over Indian Creek providing views both ways.

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2.49 km

Indian Creek Falls

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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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3.19 km