Big Creek to Walnut Bottom
Hike Number: 49
Area Location: Smoky Mountain National Park
Trailhead Location: Big Creek
Trailend Location: Big Creek
Hike Type: In and Out
Hiking Distance (miles): 10
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Range: 1,600 / 2,000
Total Elevation Gain: 1,600
Total Elevation Descent: 1,600
Trail Description: The Big Creek Trail follows a spectacular rough & tumble Mtn stream to Walnut Bottom. A popular Smokies back country campsite, along a gradual trail. Bring Bathing Suit..
Topos: Luftee Knob, Cove Creek Gap, Waterville
Special Features: Swimming, rushing waters
Flower Season: April
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Pilot Truck Stop, I40 at Exit 24
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 50
Driving Directions: I-26 E to I-40 W to Waterville exit. Two left turns and follow road to Big Creek Trailhead at end of road in campground.
Notes: Features: Midnight hole, Mouse Creek falls, rock house, dead man's curve and several rapids.
This hike may also be done as a shorter 6-mile hike, going partway.
Hike History: A0302, A0501, A0603, W0603 cancelled, W0701, H0802