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Tom Branch Falls, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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#5 of 9 in Parks in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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4.7

• By ReidAdair

  As others have said, it's a short, easy hike from the parking area to Tom Branch Falls. If you are looking to take photographs, I recommend not going during tubing season. We were there, and the river...  more »

• By daisyferret1

  Tom Branch Falls has to be one of the EASIEST waterfalls to hike to. It is only about 0.3 miles from the parking lot. The Deep Creek Trail leading to Tom Branch Falls is fairly flat and wide. At the f...  more »

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• By Lizzy Lizard

  Part of a good hiking loop. Ample parking at trailhead. Could use more restrooms. Have to go back to picnic area for bathrooms, but they are fish toilets and not pit toilets.

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• By Ken Bobicz

  The least impressive of the three waterfalls on this trail, but still nice. If the weather is warm enough, the river near the falls is great for wading.

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