This is a great walking/sauntering trail in the GSMNP. Roadside parking pullouts are available nearby. Cute bridge at the trailhead and you will encounter 4-5 narrow log walkway bridges throughout the trail to cross the river. The sound of the river stays with you throughout the hike. Truly serene, beautiful, and completely relaxing!! Especially as the leaves have begun to explode with all the sunshine they have stored up through the previous summer months! At the end, there is a backpacker's shelter where you turn around. I would say it’s typically an easy hike, but has some steep sections that could be classified as moderate. Please remember to get your parking pass as there were numerous cars with parking tickets attached to the window when we came off the trail.