Abrams Falls Trail
moderate · 5 mi · +600 ft · ~2h 30m · 1h 35m from downtown
Features: waterfall, swimming, Cades Cove
Abrams Falls Trail is a moderate 5-mile hike, about 1h 35m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 2h 30m with 600 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Moderate trail from Cades Cove to a powerful waterfall with a swimming hole.
Trailhead
35.5989, -83.8234
Make a day of it
- Tennessee Cider Company (Breweries, ★ 4.8) — 19.1 mi from the trailhead
- The Appalachian (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 23.5 mi from the trailhead
- All Fried Up (Restaurants, ★ 4.5) — 29.5 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Abrams Falls Trail take?
About 2h 30m for the 5-mile hike, with 600 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Abrams Falls Trail?
It's rated moderate: 5 miles with 600 ft of climbing.
How far is Abrams Falls Trail from Asheville?
About 1h 35m by car from downtown Asheville.
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- Bridal Veil Falls at Dupont: moderate · 4.8 mi · +600 ft · ~2h 15m · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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