Ramsey Cascades
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
| Address: | Greenbrier Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA |
| GPS: |
35°42'9.5"N 83°21'28.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Tennessee |
| Trail Length: | 7.60 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Elevation Gain: | 2218 feet |
| Trails/Routes: | 3.8 mi |
Waterfalls Streams Trails
Hike, Kayak, Swim, and Whitewater
More Information
Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Gatlinburg, Tennessee
- Head northeast toward East Pkwy (135 ft)
- Slight left onto US-321 N/East Pkwy (6.0 mi)
- Turn right onto Greenbrier Rd (3.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Ramsey Prong RdDestination will be on the right(1.5 mi)
Trails
Distance ?
3.8 milesElevation Gain ?
2,217 feetReal Ascent ?
2,315 feetReal Descent ?
98 feetAvg Grade (6°)
11%Grade (-16° to 19°)
-29% to 35%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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