Great Smoky Mountains National Park hiking guide
Ramsey Cascades Trail
A 7.8-mile out-and-back with 2,190 ft of climbing in Greenbrier, rated difficult.

Key facts
- Length
- 7.8 mi (12.6 km)
- Elevation gain
- 2,190 ft (668 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Difficult
- Area
- Greenbrier
- Highest point
- 4,271 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,076 ft
About Ramsey Cascades Trail
This hike traverses through beautiful hardwood forests and follows wild mountain streams, culminating at the 105-foot Ramsey Cascades waterfall. The trail passes through an old-growth forest with giant trees and a thick understory of wild rhododendron, offering a picturesque hiking experience.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
