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Indian Creek to Deep Creek Loop

3.3 (3 Ratings)
A great 10-ish mile loop in Deep Creek Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
10
mi
Distance
2,254
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
10.05mi
Distance
2,254ft
Elevation Gain
2,254ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
3,471ft
High Point
1,816ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
I recommend the NG GSMNP trail map #229 for more details.Begin by leaving the Deep Creek Trail parking lot;you'll cross a stone bridge and head up a forest service gravel road for 1 mile. The !Indian Creek Motor Trailhead will be on your left;pass through forest service gate and begin the climb up toward the junction with Thomas Divide Trail (4 miles). Once your crest the hill, you'll head toward Deep Plow Gap Trail (1.8 miles). Stay on Indian Creek Trail heading toward !Deep Creek Trailhead for 3.7 miles. Follow signs to the !Deep Creek Trailhead/Parking Lot to finish out the loop.

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Contributors
Matt Kirby