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Located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the hike to Hen Wallow Falls runs through lush hemlock and rhododendron forest. The hike to the falls is a 4.4-mile roundtrip considered moderately difficult.

It starts at the Cosby Picnic Area as the Gabes Mountain Trail before a marked side trail takes you to the base of the falls through a series of steep switchbacks.

At the top of the falls, Hen Wallow Creek is only 2 feet wide before it drops 90 feet and spreads to 20 feet at the base. Look for salamanders at the base of the falls.

The waterfall freezes into a beautiful icy column during some exceptionally cold winters. Black bears can also be encountered in the area.

107 Park Headquarters Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, Phone: 865-436-1200

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