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Baxter Creek Trail

Trail conditions in Whole route · model estimate, not a field inspection

High riskThis route contains high-risk sections. Check the highlighted areas before riding or consider rerouting.

The current NPS cautions page does not name Baxter Creek Trail as closed, but eastern park trails can have storm damage, downed trees and erosion. Check current closures and backcountry information immediately before departure.

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High risk Surface score, 1 avoid to 10 dry

Data confidence: High

SurfaceSee individual segments

TrackHIKING

Length9.7 km

Drying forecastNo verified whole-route drying time

Weather data: fresh

Rain, last 24h15.6 mm

Temperature14.43 °C

Rain coverage100.0%

Oldest input age1.79 h

Calculated: 24 Sep 2026, 11:20 UTC. Automatically refreshed every 30 minutes.

Sources and coverage · 2 weather cells

Source: noaa-mrms-radar + noaa-nws

Weather aggregated over route cells, not one representative point.

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Recent or current weather may increase softness on unpaved sections.

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Before you ride, run or hike Baxter Creek Trail

Is the whole route dry and open?

No opening status is verified here. This is a model estimate; local puddles, damage and closures may differ. 194 calculated segments across 2 weather cells. Follow land-manager notices.

When will this route dry?

A current surface score does not establish a drying time. Check the rainfall observation time, refresh stale inputs and review local reports before leaving.

How can I monitor my own route?

Upload your GPX, save it to your account and configure monitoring in the Route Cabinet. This page does not automatically subscribe you to alerts.

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194 calculated route segments

Calculation: 24 Sep 2026, 11:20 UTC · 194 calculated segments across 2 weather cells. Click a segment to locate it on the map. Grey means current conditions are not confirmed. Distance order follows the source geometry for analysis; it is not an official stage itinerary.

Dry: 0.0 km · Wet: 0.0 km · Muddy: 0.0 km · High risk: 9.16 km · Unknown: 0.0 km

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Route and access notes

The steep Baxter Creek Trail from Big Creek to Mount Sterling in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, assessed section by section for modeled conditions.

Planning this route

The current NPS trail and Big Creek maps identify Baxter Creek Trail between Big Creek and Mount Sterling. The refreshed source relation measures 9.69 km as one connected ground-surface line with three primary ways, no alternatives and no unresolved members.

Access and source limitations

This is a strenuous backcountry mountain trail with major elevation gain, limited mobile coverage and changing weather. Carry an offline NPS map, adequate water, layers and emergency supplies; pets and bicycles are prohibited on this park trail.