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Sunkota Ridge Trail

Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation: 3,700 Feet (1153.4 Meters)
Elevation Gain: 2,800
Length: 9 Miles (15.0 Kilometers)
USGS Maps: Bryson City, Clingmans Dome, Smokemont




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General Description

Sunkota Ridge Trail is a part of the trail system just above Bryson City. It runs between Deep Creek and Indian Creek Road Trails. It is a moderate trail climbing only 2,800 feet over a 9 mile stretch. The trail connects with Martin Gap about midway. If you take Martin Gap over to Deep Creek Trail and turn south, this offers a nice loop trail back down to Deep Creek Ranger Station and Campground.

Directions from Bryson City, NC: Travel 2 miles north on Deep Creek Road. Begin on Deep Creek Trail and travel a short distance passing Indian Creek Road Trail then shortly coming upon Sunkota Ridge Trail to the right.


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Recreation Opportunities
Activity Remarks On Site
ICON Camping Primitive campsites dot the path of Deep Creek and its trail.
Yes
ICON Fishing Trout fishing opportunities are available along Deep Creek on Deep Creek Trail.
Yes
ICON Hiking & Walking Sunkota Ridge Trail
Yes
ICON Horseback Riding
Yes
ICON Wildflower Identification View hop clover and pink lady's slipper.
Yes



Related Activities
Deep Creek Campground - This campground is located just east of the Fontana Lake area.

Deep Creek Trail - This is a very popular trail with trout fishermen. There are number of primitive campsites along the route offering an overnight spot.

Indian Creek Road Trail - Indian Creek Trail is part of the network of trail located just north of Bryson City.

Martin Gap Trail - Martin Gap Trail is a connector trail between Deep Creek and Sunkota Ridge Trail.

Thomas Divide Trail - This is a 14 mile hike offering beautiful winter time vistas.


More Information

Visitor Information:

The Great Smoky Mountains, 107 Park Headquarters Road , Gatlinburg, TN, 37738, Phone: 423-436-1200

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 107 Park Headquarters Road , Gatlinburg, TN, 37738, Phone: 423-436-1200






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