Great Smoky Mountain National Park - Mouse Creek Falls - Hiking trail near Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States - Description
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| Name | Great Smoky Mountain National Park - Mouse Creek Falls | |
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| Summary | The falls are 45’ in height. | |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
| Distance (Total) | 4.0 miles / 6.4 km | |
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| Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
| Things To See | - Cascades - Waterfalls | |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States | |
| Link | http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/waterfalls.htm | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
Big Creek Trail follows an old railroad grade used to haul lumber out of the mountains during the logging boom at the start of the 20th century. At 1.4 miles the trail passes Midnight Hole, a deep, picturesque pool below a 6' falls. At 2.1 miles a short side trail on the left leads to a bench where hikers can rest and view Mouse Creek Falls which is on the far side of Big Creek. The falls are 45’ in height.
The 4-mile roundtrip hike to the waterfall is considered moderate in difficulty.
Access Trail: Big Creek Trail
Exit I-40 at Waterville Road (#451). Turn left after crossing the Pigeon River and proceed 2.3 miles to an intersection. Continue straight, past the ranger station, to a large parking area at road’s end.
| Latitude | 35.750770175 degrees / 35° 45.046' / 35° 45' 2.77" |
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| Longitude | -83.1090295315 degrees / -83° 6.542' / -83° 6' 32.51" |
| Created by Nick on 12/04/2009 |
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