Some say that Ramsay Cascades is the best waterfall in the Smokies. There are pictures everywhere of this 90-foot waterfall, but it is something you need to see on your own in order to grasp its true beauty. The hike to the cascades is roughly 8 miles and it considered strenuous’ however, the trail is through an old-growth forest which is beautiful in itself. About 2.6 miles into the hike, there is a huge tulip tree that is 7 ft in diameter. Once you have reached the cascades, you will want to cross the shallow pool at the bottom to reach a rock ledge in order to get the best pictures of the waterfall.
Directions: From Gatlinburg turn on traffic light #3 North on US 321 and go approximately 6 miles. Turn right on Greenbrier Cove and follow the little Pigeon river for 3.1 miles, then turn left at Ramsay Prong Road and travel 1.5 miles to the parking area. The trail begins at the back of the parking lot. First bridge to cross is right ahead of you. Click here for attractions and lodging in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area.
