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                    | Image Name = GSMNP_Porter_Creek.JPG
                    | City = Gatlinburg
                    | State = Tennessee
                    | Marking = None
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Waterfall}}
                    | Difficulty Rating = Easy
                    | Hike Time = 2.5
                    | Distance = 4-5
                    | Elevation Gain = 735
                    | High Point = *
                    | Latitude = 35.69675
                    | Longitude = -83.38822
                    | Medical = Sevierville
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| Park = Great Smoky Mountains National Park
| City = Gatlinburg
| State = Tennessee
| Marking = None
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Waterfall}}
| Difficulty Rating = Easy
| Hike Time = 2.5 Hours
| Round Trip Distance = 3.74 Mi
| Trail Distance = 1.87 Mi
| Trail Type = In-and-Out
| Elevation Gain = 1,021 Ft
| Elevation Loss = -296 Ft
| High Point = 6,635 Ft
| Parking coords = 35.69675,-83.38822
| Trailhead coords = 35.69675,-83.38822
| Medical = Sevierville
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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An easy hike along a cascading stream to see wildflowers, settler's life, and small waterfall.
Located in the [[Great Smoky Mountains National Park]], an easy hike along a cascading stream to see wildflowers, settler's life, and small waterfall.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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Continuing up the trail will reach backcountry Campsite #31 at 3.4 miles.


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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== Fees, Permits, etc. ==
== Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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No fee. Per NPS policy, no mountain bikes or dogs (if their owners cannot read the clearly posted signs).
No fee. Per NPS policy, no mountain bikes or dogs (even if their owners cannot read the clearly posted signs).


== After the Hike ==
== After the Hike ==
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(A) 35.69675,-83.38822
35.69675,-83.38822~Parking at trailhead gate~[[Image:GSMNP_Porter_Creek1.JPG|150px]]~MarkerA.png
Parking at trailhead gate
35.68958,-83.39615~Ownby Cemetery~ ~MarkerN.png
(N) 35.68958,-83.39615
35.,-83.~First trail bridge~ ~MarkerL.png
Ownby Cemetery
35.68747,-83.39928~Homestead~ ~MarkerV.png
(L) 35.,-83.
35.68068,-83.39757~Trail bridge~[[Image:GSMNP_Porter_Creek2.JPG|150px]]~MarkerL.png
First trail bridge
35.67669,-83.39673~Fern Branch Falls~[[Image:GSMNP_Fern_Branch_Falls.JPG|150px|Fern Branch Falls]]~MarkerC.png
(G) 35.68747,-83.39928
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Homestead
(L) 35.68068,-83.39757
Trail bridge
(C) 35.67669,-83.39673
Fern Branch Falls
[[Image:GSMNP Fern Branch Falls.JPG|150px|Fern Branch Falls]]
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== Photos ==
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Image:GSMNP_John_Messer_Barn.JPG|John Messer Barn ~1875
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Image:GSMNP_Porter_Creek2.JPG|Trail bridge
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Easy]] [[Category:Waterfalls]]
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Easy]] [[Category:Waterfalls]]

Latest revision as of 11:12, 7 January 2023

GSMNP Porter Creek.JPG
Trail Name GSMNP Porter Creek
Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Nearest City Gatlinburg
State Tennessee
Trail Marking None
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.png Dnr waterfall.png
Difficulty Rating Easy
Hiking Time 2.5 Hours0.156 Days <br />150 Min <br />
Distance:
round-trip/trail only 		3.74 Mi6.019 km <br /> / 1.87 Mi3.009 km <br />
Trail Type In-and-Out
Climb/Descent Elevation 1,021 Ft311.201 Meters <br /> / -296 Ft-90.221 Meters <br />
High Point 6,635 Ft2,211.667 Yards <br />2,022.348 Meters <br />
Parking 35° 41' 48.30" N, 83° 23' 17.59" W
Trailhead 35° 41' 48.30" N, 83° 23' 17.59" W
Nearest Medical Sevierville
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Trail Overview[edit]

Located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, an easy hike along a cascading stream to see wildflowers, settler's life, and small waterfall.

How to get there[edit]

From Gatlinburg, TN:

  1. Take US321 North (actually heading east) out of town.
  2. Turn right into Great Smoky Mountains National Park at Greenbrier entrance.
  3. Travel just over five miles on road which changes from paved to gravel - passing the road bridge to left to GSMNP Ramsey Cascades.

Trailhead starts at locked gate with brown information sign.

Route Description[edit]

The trail follows a gravel logging road at first, then continues uphill to follow the stream to the waterfall. At the farm site, make sure to take the far left "Porter Creek" trail along the stream versus the "Brushy Mtn." trail which leads towards GSMNP Grotto Falls in seven miles.

Distance (mi) Elevation (ft) Description
0.0 XXXX Trailhead
0.75 XXXX Ownby Cemetery
1.0 XXXX John Messer farm site
2.0 XXXX Fern Branch Falls

Continuing up the trail will reach backcountry Campsite #31 at 3.4 miles.

Typical Conditions[edit]

National Park Service does trail maintenance primarily between May thru Nov, thus some blowdowns possible during the off-season. Gravel roadbed for first mile, changing to rocky footpath. The latter section can be muddy after a significant rain.

Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]

No fee. Per NPS policy, no mountain bikes or dogs (even if their owners cannot read the clearly posted signs).

After the Hike[edit]

Misc. Information[edit]

Be aware that black bears are in the area.

Maps[edit]

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Photos[edit]

  • Trailhead sign

  • Fern Branch Falls

  • John Messer Barn ~1875

  • Trail bridge

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