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| Hike Name:
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Juney Whank Falls Loop |
| Country:
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United States |
| State / Region:
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North Carolina |
| Nearby Town:
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Bryson City |
| Rating:
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| Directions:
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From Bryson City, follow signs for the Great Smoky Mountain National Park to Deep Creek Campground. The parking area for the trailhead is past the campground on your left. It is about a 10 minute drive from Bryson City and well marked with signs for the National Park. |
| Total Hike Distance:
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.70
miles |
| Hike Difficulty:
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Easy to Moderate
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| Permit Required:
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No |
| Hike Starts:
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Deep Creek |
| Hike Ends:
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Deep Creek |
| Trails Used:
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Juney Whank Falls Trail |
| Hike Type:
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Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Back Country Campsites:
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No |
| Back Country Water Sources:
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Streams, Rivers |
| Management:
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National Park Service |
| Contact Information:
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
107 Park Headquarters Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-1200 |
| Best Season:
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users:
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Hikers |
| Hike Summary:
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This is an easy loop hike that starts at Deep Creek, goes past Juney Whank Falls then loops back to the starting point. Juney Whank is a Cherokee phrase which means "place where the bear passes." We didn't see any bear, but saw plenty of day hikers. Still there are great views of the falls from a footbridge on the trail. |
| Road Conditions:
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Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads |
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