The Most Popular Hiking Trail in the Smokies

4.7/5
(172) · Waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, United States
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4.7/5 · 172 reviews
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Jan 26, 2025
The Sinks are spectacular in winter too. Crisp cool air to explore with makes a winter visit the best. There are also fewer people around then.Full review by Paula P
Dec 17, 2024
The Sinks are amazing especially if you can go there when there has been some rain and water levels are up. There are placards there telling how they used to float lumber down the river and it became…Full review by Mark B
Aug 9, 2024
Great stop if you get there early enough! We stopped on our way to Spruce Flats Falls around 9:30/10 am and very few people and enjoyed ourselves. Then were going to swing by on our way back around 2…Full review by megsk5

Questions & answers

Q:
Are you allowed to bring dogs?
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I don't think you can bring dogs into the park but I'm not certain.
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Answer by Mary C · Aug 22, 2016
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Is this appropriate for elderly people...my father in law is 82. Will he be able to walk there? He is in good shape.
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Sorry for the delay! You can drive up to the Sinks and he could probably see it that way. It is not necessary to hike down the rocks to see it.
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Was their ever a deaf at the sinks
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Yes, people have died here!
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Answer by Matilda H · May 25, 2017
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Frequently asked questions

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Why can't I use a treble hook?
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Many of the fish which anglers catch do not meet the park's size limits and must be released. Current fisheries research indicates treble hooks cause higher hooking mortality rates...
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