Ramsey Cascades Trail
hard · 8 mi · +2100 ft · ~5h · 1h 25m from downtown
Features: tallest waterfall in Smokies, old growth, strenuous
Ramsey Cascades Trail is a hard 8-mile hike, about 1h 25m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 5h with 2,100 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Strenuous hike to the tallest waterfall in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Trailhead
35.6878, -83.3123
Make a day of it
- Tennessee Cider Company (Breweries, ★ 4.8) — 11.4 mi from the trailhead
- Native Brews Tap & Grill (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 13.0 mi from the trailhead
- The Rice Wagon Cherokee (Restaurants, ★ 4.9) — 13.0 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Ramsey Cascades Trail take?
About 5h for the 8-mile hike, with 2,100 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Ramsey Cascades Trail?
It's rated hard: 8 miles with 2,100 ft of climbing.
How far is Ramsey Cascades Trail from Asheville?
About 1h 25m by car from downtown Asheville.
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- Ingles Field Gap Trail: hard · 5.6 mi · +1200 ft · ~3h 15m · 18 min from downtown
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