NC Real Estate & Cabin Rentals

The creeks of the Great Smoky Mountains are unique in their beauty and especially attractive in hot summer weather. 

There is nothing like an icy mountain stream - often called a fork or a prong here in the mountains - overhung by rhododendron and dogwood trees, bubbling over mossy rocks, to take visitors away from the cares of every day life.

Many of the most popular walking trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park follow creeks for at least part of their length.  One of the most beloved, the Deep Creek trail, is only a short drive from most of our Smoky Mountain vacation rentals.  Easily accessed from several points along the trail, Deep Creek is perfect for wading, tubing and swimming.  Several waterfalls tumble into the creek, providing an extra-spectacular backdrop to a day's adventure.

Another great creek hike is Bradley Fork, located at the far end of the Smokemont Campground just a few miles into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Cherokee Enterance.  Like the Deep Creek Trail, Bradley Fork is an old roadbed, wide and easy to follow, making it accessible to people of all ages.  Guests staying in our great Cherokee NC cabin rentals are only a few minutes drive from the Bradley Fork trailhead. 

Whichever trail is closer, visitors will be delighted with the relaxing fun to be had exploring a mountain stream on a hot day.