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Quick Facts

Nolan Creek Trail

Difficulty:	Moderate
Elevation:	4,300 Feet (1340.4 Meters)
Elevation Gain:	2,500 Feet (779.3 Meters)
Length:	10.5 Miles (17.5 Kilometers)
USGS Maps:	Noland Creek, Bryson City, Clingmans Dome

		Satellite and Topo Map

General Description

The Nolan Creek Trail is a moderate trail that closely follows the Nolan Creek offering wonderful fishing opportunities. This is a multi-use trail that is a little over 10 miles long. There are campsites and scenic vistas with a gauging station located near the terminus.

Directions from Bryson City, NC: Travel 2 miles north on Deep Creek Road. Begin on Nolan Divide Trail and travel north a few miles.

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Fishing	Fishing available along the Noland Creek.	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Nolan Creek Trail	Yes
	Horseback Riding		Yes
	Viewing Scenery	The trail crosses four rugged creeks.	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.

Noland Divide Trail - This is a long multi-use trail that travels through a diverse forest type.

Pole Road Creek Trail - Pole Road Creek Trail is a connector trail located between Noland Divide, Noland Creek and Deep Creek. It is an essential connector in the midsection of the Deep Creek area.

Springhouse Branch Trail - Springhouse Branch Trail is a very challenging trail traveling over a number of ridges.