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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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| Winter photos = Yes | |||
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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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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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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 | ||
35.70294,-83.35674~First trail bridge~[[Image:GSMNP Ramsey Cascades Bridge1.JPG|150px]]~MarkerL.png | |||
Parking at trailhead gate | 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 | ||
35.70668,-83.32514~Second trail bridge~[[Image:GSMNP Ramsey Cascades Bridge2.JPG|150px]]~MarkerL.png | |||
First trail bridge | 35.70918,-83.31467~Third trail bridge~[[Image:GSMNP Ramsey Cascades Bridge3.JPG|150px]]~MarkerL.png | ||
[[Image:GSMNP Ramsey Cascades Bridge1.JPG|150px]] | 35.70904,-83.32018~Three old growth poplars~[[Image:GSMNP Ramsey Cascades old growth.JPG|150px]]~MarkerD.png | ||
35.70855,-83.30013~Ramsey Cascades~[[Image:GSMNP Ramsey Cascades.JPG|150px|Ramsey Cascades]]~MarkerC.png | |||
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[[Image:GSMNP Ramsey Cascades two and half miles.JPG|150px|2.5 miles to go]] | |||
Second trail bridge | |||
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Third trail bridge | |||
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Three old growth poplars | |||
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Ramsey Cascades | |||
[[Image:GSMNP Ramsey Cascades.JPG|150px|Ramsey Cascades]] | |||
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Image:GSMNP Ramsey Cascades old growth.JPG|Old growth poplars | Image:GSMNP Ramsey Cascades old growth.JPG|Old growth poplars | ||
Image:Purple Fringed Orchid.JPG|Purple Fringed Orchid | |||
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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) | 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]
Photos[edit]
Trailhead
First bridge
Old growth poplars
Purple Fringed Orchid
