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Twin Creeks Trail Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · Running trail in Gatlinburg, Tennessee · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Twin Creeks Trail Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Easy, well-traveled 4.5-mile round-trip trail through the woods, with a preserved 1880s cabin.
What runners say about Twin Creeks Trail Trailhead
“I headed out early, so the trails were not crowded and it wasn't too steamy yet.”
The entire trail has amazing views. If you are looking for the fairy house you will need to go to where the sign for Twin Creeks area and turn into it, Continue straight on the paved road towards facility parking until you see a sign that says fire management.
A decent trail that can be done with the family. It runs along the old Voorheis Estate property. Some remnants of another time can be observed. This is an in and out trail and the first part you'll be hiking uphill and have to cross a creek without a bridge.
A moderate trail in the Smoky Mountain National Park that climbs gradually to top of a hill where one can do a loop. Total elevation gain is about 700 feet.
Awesome trail, at one point we had to create a makeshift bridge to keep going up the trail. We were wiped out after the hike. Wear good hiking boots. There are a lot of rocks, roots coming out everywhere. We encountered two species of snake literally right on the path.
Trail conditions & character
“A moderate trail in the Smoky Mountain National Park that climbs gradually to top of a hill where one can do a loop.”
“If you start at the twin creeks trailhead you can park in the Mynatt park and walk safely in the road to trailhead( shirt walk).”
“I headed out early, so the trails were not crowded and it wasn't too steamy yet.”
“Plenty beautiful views and short walks with a stroller to the river.”
“Good trail for slower run because of many roots, uneven rocks, and streams you must cross.”
“When the trail gets to an asphalt road if you want to see the FAERIE HOUSE turn right and walk downhill past the facility parking sign.”
“A moderate trail in the Smoky Mountain National Park that climbs gradually to top of a hill where one can do a loop.”
Plan your run at Twin Creeks Trail Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
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