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Great Smoky Mountains National Park hiking guide

Indian Creek Trail

A 1.7-mile out-and-back with 190 ft of climbing in Deep Creek, rated easy.

Indian Creek Trail, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Key facts

Length
1.7 mi (2.7 km)
Elevation gain
190 ft (59 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Easy
Area
Deep Creek
Highest point
1,935 ft
Lowest point
1,822 ft

About Indian Creek Trail

The Indian Creek Trail offers a scenic hiking experience surrounded by natural beauty. This trail features varied terrain and is suitable for adventurers looking for moderate challenges. With stunning views and diverse wildlife, it provides an excellent opportunity for nature enthusiasts to explore the area.

Route map

Route map of Indian Creek Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park0.25 miN
Start and finishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Indian Creek Trail1,8501,9000.00.51.01.5Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 1,935 ftLow 1,822 ft
Elevation runs from 1,822 ft to 1,935 ft over 1.7 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in Deep Creek

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