Mouse Creek Falls is accessed from the Big Creek Campground in the northeast corner of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Big Creek Trail follows an old rail grade along Big Creek for 1.9 miles to its confluence with Mouse Creek and the 45' fall. The falls are only physically accessible by crossing Big Creek (not recommended), however views are quite good from the designated viewing area. The Big Creek Trail follows an old railroad grade used to haul lumber out of the mountains during the logging boom at the start of the 20th century.

After visiting Mouse Creek Falls, visitors can continue up Big Creek to explore the forest

Midnight Pool - a deep dark colored water hole beneath a 6' waterfall

Mouse Creek Falls is 45' tall

Within the cracks of waterfalls, unique ecological formations can be found

Fall colors make the Big Creek Trail especially nice during peak

Mouse Creek Falls - River otters have been seen in this area

The Big Creek Trail goes past Mouse Creek Falls - crosses Big Creek and then follows Big Creek through a beautiful forest

Mouse Creek Falls is the terminus of Mouse Creek creating a confluence with Big Creek

Big Creek is aptly name for its river-like width and volume

Mouse Creek Falls are hard to miss while hiking along the Big Creek Trail