Great Smoky Mountains National Park hiking guide
Abrams Falls Trail
A 5-mile out-and-back with 570 ft of climbing in Cades Cove, rated moderate.
Key facts
- Length
- 5.0 mi (8.0 km)
- Elevation gain
- 570 ft (173 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Cades Cove
- Highest point
- 1,757 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,454 ft
About Abrams Falls Trail
This trail follows Abrams Creek, offering stunning views of a pine-oak forest on the ridges and a hemlock and rhododendron forest along the creek. The hike culminates at Abrams Falls, the most voluminous waterfall in the park, known for its picturesque pool and dangerous currents. Wildlife spotting opportunities abound, including white-tail deer and black bears.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
