Hickory Creek is a long 3rd order tributary to the Deep River in Guilford County, North Carolina.
Hickory Creek rises at the south end of Greensboro, North Carolina in Guilford County and then takes a southerly course to join the Deep River about 2 miles southeast of Freeman Mill, North Carolina.
Hickory Creek drains of area, receives about 45.8 in/year of precipitation, and has a wetness index of 404.36 and is about 35% forested.