Midnight Hole NC – Swimming Hole on Big Creek Trail

Trail Overview

Midnight Hole, a deep natural swimming pool on Big Creek, is a popular stop along the Big Creek Trail. It runs not officially stated; commonly cited as about 1.4 mi one-way from the trailhead (unverified by the National Park Service), featuring a deep natural swimming pool fed by a small waterfall, reached along Big Creek Trail.

Where It Is

Along Big Creek Trail from Big Creek Picnic Area/Trailhead, NC side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Good to Know

Always check current trail, parking, and access conditions with the managing agency before you go — conditions can change with weather and season. There is no dedicated National Park Service page for Midnight Hole — the distance above is a commonly cited estimate from hiking guides, not an official Park Service figure. Do not treat it as confirmed. Source: Non-official (distance); NPS confirms it lies along Big Creek Trail.

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