Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Juney Whank Falls Loop - Member Hike

Hike Name: Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Juney Whank Falls Loop
Country: United States
State: North Carolina
Nearby Town: Bryson City
Rating: 4 stars
Directions: 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: 0.70 miles
Hike Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Permit Required: No
Hike Type: Roundtrip, Loop Hike
Hike Starts/Ends: Deep Creek
Trails Used: Juney Whank Falls Trail
Backcountry Campsites: No
Backcountry Water Sources: Streams, Rivers
Management: National Park Service
Contact Information: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
107 Park Headquarters Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-1200
Best Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Users: Hikers
Road Conditions: Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads
Hike Summary: 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.

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The Operator


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Trip Reports

  Date Rating Duration Hiker
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Juney Whank Falls Loop - December 30, 2006 December 30, 2006 4 stars 45 minutes The Operator

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