Injun Creek Trail
Great Smoky Mountains
National Park
For those wanting to avoid the
crowded trails and highways this will make a good
trip. The trailhead is in the Greenbrier region of the Great Smoky
Mountain National Park four (4) miles east of Gatlinburg on state road
321. If you need hiking supplies or supplies for a picnic there are
two grocery stores on the highway on the left, going east. As you approach
four miles look to the right for a small sign identifying Greenbrier,
GSMNP on the right. As you enter Greenbrier the road parallels the
beautiful Little Pigeon River. There are two parking areas on the right
and if you merely wish to picnic, then you may park you car, carefully
cross the narrow road and find a flat rock next to the river to enjoy
the day. To go to the trailhead continue on the narrow road, carefully
as it is a bit bumpy and has some potholes. But, it is not far, about
1.5 miles until you come to a Rangers Station on the right. Facing
the station, to the left there are some parking spaces for about four
or five cars. A few yards down the road a small trail is seen on the
right. This is Injun Creek trail.
It is a less known trail due to the fact that it is not on the
park map. However, it is a well-maintained trail with a few log
bridges over the creek unlike some other trails, such
as Grapeyard Ridge. Injun creek is mistakenly thought to be a
misspelling of "Indian." Ironically, it is a misspelling
of the word "engine." The drive
is less driving get to the starting point The trail is considerably
easy with some interesting sights along the way. There are some
old homes sites, (insert Stone Wall) two cemeteries, Ownbys
(insert) and McCarters (insert), and just beyond the campsite
#32 there is a trail sign (insert trail sign). In order to see
the old "injun" you must hike east on the Grapeyard
Ridge trail toward Greenbrier road. Carefully looking at the
creek when it appears on the left. A friend hiking too fast walked
past it. The old engine used to pull logs out of the park. Only
the turbine a couple wheels remain. You can hike on toward Greenbrier
road and you will find another cemetery on the left just before
the road. However, I wouldnt recommend hiking on the road
during dry summer days, because of the dust stirred up by cars.
Enjoy!
Other Park Hikes
Abrams
Falls Trail
Alum Cave Bluff Trail
The Boogerman Trail Loop
Ramsay Cascades Trail
Rainbow Falls Trail
Hike to Shuckstack Tower
Chimney Tops
Old Settlers Trail
Hike to LeConte Lodge
Day Hike to Mt. Cammerer
Firetower
Cove Mountain Fire Tower Day
Hike
Fern Branch Falls
Dayhike
Mt. Sterling Fire
Tower
Big Creek Trail
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