Indian Creek Falls — Attraction in Bryson City

Very nice trail. There are the normal dirt landscape timber "steps" down to view the falls. As with any kind of decent and incline it could be hard on the knees. We didn't do the loop,we back tracked to Juney Whank. That is definitely a steep incline. We almost always take our dog, we didn't have her this time. And that's 1of the reasons I wanted to do these falls. There is a no dogs on trail "rule". Clearly posted, but I suppose if a person doesn't research they wouldn't know I guess. It's clearly posted at trail head, but I suppose people get there and have there dog and find out then. At any rate there were around 6 dogs we saw, leashed and all well behaved, but that's not the point. As a doglover I'm just saying there are rules for a reason. Very nice area with restrooms and picnic areas. We stayed in Bryson City, it was busy...

As a child, I stared in wonder as the "grown-ups" bravely climbed to the top of Indian Creek Falls and slid down them, splashing into Indian Creek below with nary an injury. I couldn't wait to grow up and be able to join them! Now that I am grown, climbing and sliding the falls aren't allowed, but I still have just as good a time as I did as a child. You can access the falls from the Deep Creek Campground parking area. Hike north along Deep Creek, crossing a few bridges. When you reach the intersection of Deep Creek and Indian Creek, you'll make a right and reach the falls about...

Indian Creek Falls is located in the Deep Creek area of the Smoky Mountains National Park. You'll pass Tom Branch Falls on your way to Indian Creek Falls, over a few bridges over the creek and a nice stroll in the shade of the trees offering a cool canopy to the heat on a summer's day. Indian Creek Falls is a beautiful little gem that you'll really enjoy. Not a bad hike and a great spot for...