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| | Image Name = GSMNP Ramsey Cascades.JPG
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| | City = Gatlinburg
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| | State = Tennessee
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| | Marking = None
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| | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Waterfall}}
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| | Difficulty Rating = Hard
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| | Hike Time = 4-7
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| | Distance = 8
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| | Elevation Gain = ~2000
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| | High Point = *
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| | Latitude = 35.
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| | Longitude = -83.
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| | 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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| | | Comment = winter waterfall pictures? |
| | | 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. |
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| == 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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| |End of gravel section. Begin dirt tread. | | |End of gravel section. Begin dirt tread. |
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| |2.5 | | |2.5 |
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| |Three towering old growth tulip poplars. | | |Three towering old growth tulip poplars. |
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| |Ramsey Cascades | | |Ramsey Cascades |
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| == Fees, Permits, etc. == | | == Fees, Permits, etc. == |
| <!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | | <!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> |
| No fee, but Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail does not allow RVs or trailers and is only open March 11 - Nov 30 during 2011. During 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). |
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| 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.
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| == 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. |
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| == Maps == | | == 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 |
| </googlemap> | | 35.70855,-83.30013~Ramsey Cascades~[[Image:GSMNP Ramsey Cascades.JPG|150px|Ramsey Cascades]]~MarkerC.png |
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| Image:placeholder.JPG| | | 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]] |
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| Trail Name
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GSMNP Ramsey Cascades
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| Park
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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| Nearest City
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Gatlinburg
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| State
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Tennessee
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| Trail Marking
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None
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| Trail Use/Features
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| Difficulty Rating
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Hard
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| Hiking Time
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2 Hours0.125 Days <br />120 Min <br />
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Distance:
round-trip/trail only
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8.04 Mi12.939 km <br /> / 4.02 Mi6.47 km <br />
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| Trail Type
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In-and-Out
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| Climb/Descent Elevation
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2,644 Ft805.891 Meters <br /> / -435 Ft-132.588 Meters <br />
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| High Point
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4,269 Ft1,423 Yards <br />1,301.191 Meters <br />
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| Parking
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35° 42' 9.97" N, 83° 21' 26.17" W
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| Trailhead
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35° 42' 9.97" N, 83° 21' 26.17" W
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| Nearest Medical
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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:
- Take US321 North (actually heading east) out of town.
- Turn right into Great Smoky Mountains National Park at Greenbrier entrance.
- Travel just over four miles on road which changes from paved to gravel.
- 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
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)
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Elevation (ft)
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Description
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2060
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Trailhead
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2660
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End of gravel section. Begin dirt tread.
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3235
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Three towering old growth tulip poplars.
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| 4.0
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4310
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Ramsey Cascades
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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.
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