The Sinks
Legend has it that a lumber train once derailed and fell into the deep waters here.
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The Sinks Details
The waterfall at The Sinks isn't the biggest or most spectacular in the Smokies, but it feeds a large, deep pool that is a popular swimming hole in the summer. Legend has it that a lumber train once derailed and fell into the deep waters here, never to be seen again.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Little River/Laurel Creek
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