4.0 star · Difficult Loop

Deep Creek and Sunkota Ridge Loop Trail

Great Smoky Mountains National Park · Swain County, North Carolina

Trail length

22.1 km

Time

~1 day 0 hrs

Elevation Gain

853 m

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"An epic challenge to remember from the heart of Swain County"

The Deep Creek and Sunkota Ridge Loop Trail is a 22.1 km looped trail that starts and ends in Bryson City, Swain County, North Carolina. Based on our data, the trail is graded as Difficult. For information on how we grade trails, please read measuring the difficulty of a hiking trail on hiiker. Also, check our latest community posts for trail updates.

This trail can be completed in approx 2 days. Caution is advised on trail times as this depends on multiple variables. For more info read about how we calculate hike time.

Features: wildlife wildflowers waterfalls scenic-views rivers forest no-dogs horseback-riding walking trail-running hiking fishing camping backpacking

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