Overton County: Peaceful Streams and Muddy Pond

Waterfall - Large stream in Overton County

While riding anywhere in the Smokey Mountains, you will come across many streams, creeks and rivers that make the perfect photo opportunity. This location is actually on private property in Overton County, but it is the same stream that comes out under the bridge on Union B Road.

When biking through the mountains, bring a picnic lunch, because you'll never know when you'll come upon something this beautiful and serene. The waterfall here, though it doesn't look it from where this picture was taken, is 10 to 12 feet.

Same waterfall as above, just standing higher on the mountain, looking down.

In the first picture, I was standing at the edge of the bank, which you can see in the photo. This picture was taken from the old logging road, looking down.

Just above the waterfall.

This was taken just above the waterfall. It's a great wading pool. About 75 feet below the fall, there is a great swimming hole.

This stream also comes out and goes under the road closer to Muddy Pond -- there is another swimming hole under the bridge at that location. If you didn't bring a lunch with you, you can visit the deli at the Muddy Pond General Store. They have great sandwiches and cold soda. Pack up a lunch from there and bring it back down to the creek to enjoy.

If you really enjoy the area, you can check out the cabin rentals at Muddy Pond. They book up rather quickly, so call ahead. Also, stop and visit the Muddy Pond Sorghum Mill if you are in the area in September and October.