Great Smoky Mountains National Park hiking guide
Deep Creek Trail
A 13.9-mile point-to-point with 8,920 ft of climbing in Deep Creek, rated extreme.
Key facts
- Length
- 13.9 mi (22.4 km)
- Elevation gain
- 8,920 ft (2,718 m)
- Route type
- Point to point
- Difficulty
- Extreme
- Area
- Deep Creek
- Trip length
- Multi-day
About Deep Creek Trail
This trail follows Deep Creek upstream, offering stunning views of waterfalls and surrounding mountain landscapes. It passes through lush forests and offers access to several backcountry campsites. The trail is rich in history, having been one of the first constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930s.
