Hike to Chasteen Creek Cascade

This 3.6-mile (5.8-km) roundtrip hike begins at the Bradley Fork Trailhead in Smokemont Campground.

Bob Carr Photo

Overview

Hike 3.6 miles (5.8 km) roundtrip through hardwood forest in Great Smoky Mountains National Park following the path of the Bradley Fork of the Oconaluftee River to a peaceful cascade that slides 15.0 feet (4.6 m) down smoothly worn standstone.

This section of the Bradley Fork Trail is a popular wooded adventure for hikers and horse-riders who are departing from the Smokemont Campground area. Wooded views are interspersed with open areas and thin forests of flowering dogwood, yellow birch, sycamore, and tuliptree.

Length

3.6 miles (5.8 km) roundtrip

Parking

Bradley Fork Trailhead on the far north end of Smokemont Campground Road

Nearest Restroom

Smokemont Campground (available year-round)

Alternate Hikes

• Hike Smokemont Loop Trail: 6.1 miles (9.8 km) roundtrip
• Hike Towstring Trail: 4.0 miles (6.4 km) roundtrip
• Hike Newton Bald Trail: 9.4 miles (15.1 km) roundtrip

Details

Activity

Hiking

Pets Allowed

No

The Gatlinburg Trail and Oconaluftee River Trail are the only two park trails where pets are permitted. Pets are also allowed in picnic areas, in campgrounds, and on roads.

Activity Fee

Yes

A parking tag is required to park in the Smokies for more than 15 minutes.

Reservations

No

Accessibility Information

Trail has occasional obstacles of roots and rocks.