37 via Big Creek Trail
5.1 mi
Distance
2 hrs 41 min
Time
terrain
1,300 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate one way trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
This trail goes by Midnight Hole, Mouse Creek Falls, and Brakeshoe Spring.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
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I'm starting Physical Therapy for my knee so this is a great hike which doesn't stress the knee. Walking along an old logging rail track the gentle uphill from the trailhead to Walnut Bottoms provide great views of the creek. The Midnight Hole is 1.5 miles from the trailhead and, in warm weather, is a great (very cold) refresher. I rated the walk, 11 miles round trip, as a four. And that's only because I prefer being higher up and getting the great views.
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Public Tracks
Big Creek Trailhead to Walnut Bottoms and back
Ken and I from the Big Creek parking area up to Walnut Bottoms and back.
