Big Creek Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a great trail, with waterfalls, swimming holes, bridges, and backcountry camping.

Mar 5, 2026 · As you'd expect, the trail travels alongside Big Creek in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and features a waterfall, swimming holes, and plenty of lovely creek views. Sections of the trail …

Aug 12, 2025 · Big Creek Trail is an easy 5.8 mile horse & hiking trail that features Midnight Hole, Mouse Creek Falls, and many access points to a river.

Aug 24, 2017 · The Big Creek Trail is a fairly moderate and a good hike for beginners and new hikers. You could actually say the trail moves at a steady incline once you begin at the trailhead – located at …

May 30, 2024 · In Big Creek, a dense forest has reclaimed the former site of a logging town where, today, visitors will find a shady campground and picnic area as well as access to several trails and a …

Mar 1, 2024 · The Big Creek Trail is a must-visit destination within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This scenic trail offers a variety of natural beauty, including wildflowers, a refreshing …

The trail follows Big Creek for most of the trip and at mile 1.5 you will see the Midnight Hole on the left. This is a wide place in the creek where the creek rushes between two large boulders to form a very …

Crossing this bridge, you step onto the true Big Creek loop trail. Head downstream on the wide trail, then take a switchback to begin ascending. The forest is open here, but the cool shade offered from …

Jun 30, 2022 · Learn about hiking the Big Creek Trail in the Smoky Mountains, which includes a swimming hole, waterfalls, and more.

Mar 12, 2025 · Climb Mt. Sterling and hike through history on this 16.4-mile loop through the eastern Smokies. In a park know for abundant and beautiful creeks, they don’t get any better than the one …