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                    | Image Name = GSMNP Ramsey Cascades.JPG
                    | City = Gatlinburg
                    | State = Tennessee
                    | Marking = None
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Waterfall}}
                    | Difficulty Rating = Hard
                    | Hike Time = 4-7
                    | Distance = 8
                    | Elevation Gain = ~2000
                    | High Point = *
                    | Latitude = 35.
                    | Longitude = -83.
                    | Medical = Sevierville
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| Image Name = GSMNP_Ramsey_Cascades.JPG
| Park = Great Smoky Mountains National Park
| City = Gatlinburg
| State = Tennessee
| Marking = None
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Waterfall}}
| Difficulty Rating = Hard
| Hike Time = 2 Hours
| Round Trip Distance = 8.04 Mi
| Trail Distance = 4.02 Mi
| Trail Type = In-and-Out
| Elevation Gain = 2,644 Ft
| Elevation Loss = -435 Ft
| High Point = 4,269 Ft
| Parking coords = 35.70277,-83.35727
| Trailhead coords = 35.70277,-83.35727
| Medical = Sevierville
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| Date reviewed = 10/25/2015
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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A challenging hike up through classic GSMNP forest to a cascading waterfall.  Some massive old growth trees can also be seen.
Located in the [[Great Smoky Mountains National Park]], a challenging hike up through classic forest to a ~100' cascading waterfall.  Some massive old growth trees can also be seen.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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#Turn right into Great Smoky Mountains National Park at Greenbrier entrance.
#Turn right into Great Smoky Mountains National Park at Greenbrier entrance.
#Travel just over four miles on road which changes from paved to gravel.
#Travel just over four miles on road which changes from paved to gravel.
#Turn left to cross road bride.  NOTE: There is NO directional sign here.  Continuing straight arrives at Joe Porter trailhead.
#Turn left to cross road bridge.  NOTE: There is now a small directional sign here.  Continuing straight arrives at [[GSMNP Porter Creek]] trailhead.
#Travel less than mile to parking area
#Travel less than mile to parking area
Trailhead is past large boulders and locked gate.
Trailhead is past large boulders and locked gate.
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== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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The ....
The trail follows a gravel logging road at first, then turns uphill to follow the stream to the waterfall.


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|Trailhead  
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|End of gravel section. Begin dirt tread.
|End of gravel section. Begin dirt tread.
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|2.5
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|Three towering old growth tulip poplars.
|Three towering old growth tulip poplars.
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|Ramsey Cascades
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== Fees, Permits, etc. ==
== Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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No fee, but Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail does not allow RVs or trailers and is only open March 11 - Nov 30 during 2011During peak summer season, you might spend more time on this roadway than on the trail.
No fee.  Per NPS policy, no mountain bikes or dogs (if their owners cannot read the clearly posted signs).
 
If the Roaring Fork Motor Trail closed, then next nearest access point would be at the Rainbow Falls trailhead for a 7 mile round trip hike.


== After the Hike ==
== After the Hike ==
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== Misc. Information ==
== Misc. Information ==
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Per NPS policy, pets are not allowed on park trails.  Be aware that black bears are in the area. [npbs
Be aware that black bears are in the area.


== Maps ==
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(G) 35.70768,-83.38288
35.70768,-83.38288~Turn left to cross this bridge~ ~MarkerL.png
Turn left to cross this bridge
35.70277,-83.35727~Parking at trailhead gate~ ~MarkerA.png
(A) 35.,-83.
35.70294,-83.35674~First trail bridge~[[Image:GSMNP Ramsey Cascades Bridge1.JPG|150px]]~MarkerL.png
Trailhead
35.70295,-83.33408~2.5 miles left sign~[[Image:GSMNP Ramsey Cascades two and half miles.JPG|150px|2.5 miles to go]]~MarkerT.png
(C) 35.,-83.
35.70668,-83.32514~Second trail bridge~[[Image:GSMNP Ramsey Cascades Bridge2.JPG|150px]]~MarkerL.png
Ramsey Cascades
35.70918,-83.31467~Third trail bridge~[[Image:GSMNP Ramsey Cascades Bridge3.JPG|150px]]~MarkerL.png
[[Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls.JPG|150px|Grotto Falls]]
35.70904,-83.32018~Three old growth poplars~[[Image:GSMNP Ramsey Cascades old growth.JPG|150px]]~MarkerD.png
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35.70855,-83.30013~Ramsey Cascades~[[Image:GSMNP Ramsey Cascades.JPG|150px|Ramsey Cascades]]~MarkerC.png
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== Photos ==
== Photos ==
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Image:GSMNP Ramsey Cascades trailhead.JPG|Trailhead
Image:GSMNP Ramsey Cascades Bridge1.JPG|First bridge
Image:GSMNP Ramsey Cascades old growth.JPG|Old growth poplars
Image:Purple Fringed Orchid.JPG|Purple Fringed Orchid
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Hard]] [[Category:Waterfalls]]
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Hard]] [[Category:Waterfalls]]

Latest revision as of 12:12, 7 January 2023

GSMNP Ramsey Cascades.JPG
Trail Name GSMNP Ramsey Cascades
Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Nearest City Gatlinburg
State Tennessee
Trail Marking None
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.png Dnr waterfall.png
Difficulty Rating Hard
Hiking Time 2 Hours0.125 Days <br />120 Min <br />
Distance:
round-trip/trail only
8.04 Mi12.939 km <br /> / 4.02 Mi6.47 km <br />
Trail Type In-and-Out
Climb/Descent Elevation 2,644 Ft805.891 Meters <br /> / -435 Ft-132.588 Meters <br />
High Point 4,269 Ft1,423 Yards <br />1,301.191 Meters <br />
Parking 35° 42' 9.97" N, 83° 21' 26.17" W
Trailhead 35° 42' 9.97" N, 83° 21' 26.17" W
Nearest Medical Sevierville
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Trail Overview[edit]

Located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a challenging hike up through classic forest to a ~100' cascading waterfall. Some massive old growth trees can also be seen.

How to get there[edit]

From Gatlinburg, TN:

  1. Take US321 North (actually heading east) out of town.
  2. Turn right into Great Smoky Mountains National Park at Greenbrier entrance.
  3. Travel just over four miles on road which changes from paved to gravel.
  4. Turn left to cross road bridge. NOTE: There is now a small directional sign here. Continuing straight arrives at GSMNP Porter Creek trailhead.
  5. Travel less than mile to parking area

Trailhead is past large boulders and locked gate.

Route Description[edit]

The trail follows a gravel logging road at first, then turns uphill to follow the stream to the waterfall.

Distance (mi) Elevation (ft) Description
0.0 2060 Trailhead
1.5 2660 End of gravel section. Begin dirt tread.
2.5 3235 Three towering old growth tulip poplars.
4.0 4310 Ramsey Cascades

Typical Conditions[edit]

National Park Service does trail maintenance primarily between May thru Nov, thus some blowdowns possible during the off-season. Can be very muddy after a significant rain.

Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]

No fee. Per NPS policy, no mountain bikes or dogs (if their owners cannot read the clearly posted signs).

After the Hike[edit]

Misc. Information[edit]

Be aware that black bears are in the area.

Maps[edit]

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Photos[edit]