Porters Creek Trail
terrainOutdoors - Hiking Trails

Porters Creek Trail

starstarstarstar½ 4.7 (1,234 reviews)
location_onGreat Smoky Mountains NP scheduleSunrise to Sunset timer2-3 hours
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Porters Creek Trail is a 3.6-mile moderate hike through beautiful old-growth forest. Features historic homesteads, a cantilever barn, and spring wildflowers. Less crowded than popular trails. Connects to Brushy Mountain Trail for longer adventures.

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GSMNP Hiking Historic Moderate Hike Scenic
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Address
Greenbrier Area, Great Smoky Mountains NP
schedule
Hours
Sunrise to Sunset
timer
Typical Visit
2-3 hours

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