Indian Creek Falls
easy · 3.6 mi · +300 ft · ~1h 15m · 1h 15m from downtown · Dog friendly
Features: waterfall, creek, Smokies
Indian Creek Falls is an easy 3.6-mile hike, about 1h 15m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h 15m with 300 ft of elevation gain. Dogs are welcome.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Easy creekside walk to a beautiful waterfall in the Smokies.
Trailhead
35.4678, -83.3845
Make a day of it
- All Fried Up (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 3.6 mi from the trailhead
- The Rice Wagon Cherokee (Restaurants, ★ 4.9) — 4.9 mi from the trailhead
- Native Brews Tap & Grill (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 4.9 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Indian Creek Falls take?
About 1h 15m for the 3.6-mile hike, with 300 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Indian Creek Falls?
It's rated easy: 3.6 miles with 300 ft of climbing.
How far is Indian Creek Falls from Asheville?
About 1h 15m by car from downtown Asheville.
Is Indian Creek Falls dog friendly?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on this trail.
Similar trails
- Deep Creek Loop: moderate · 4.4 mi · +500 ft · ~2h · 1h 15m from downtown · Dog friendly
- Midnight Hole via Big Creek: easy · 2.6 mi · +300 ft · ~1h · 1h 10m from downtown · Dog friendly
- Kephart Prong Trail: easy · 4 mi · +400 ft · ~1h 30m · 1h 12m from downtown
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