If you love to hike, you will be able to do all the hiking you would like in the Smoky Mountains. Each one rewards you with breathtaking views you will never forget. There are several hikes to waterfalls. Here area few on the Tennessee side:
- Baskins Creek Falls:
- A three mile roundtrip hike begins near the start of Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail near Gatlinburg.
- Hen Wallow Falls:
- A four and one-half mile roundtrip hike. Take the Gabes Mountain Trail which begins from the parking area to Crosby Campground.
- Rainbow Falls:
- A five and one-half mile roundtrip hike. The trail starts from Cherokee Orchard Road near Gatlinburg.
- Ramsay Cascades:
- An eight mile round trip hike. Take Take Highway 321 east of Gatlinburg to the Greenbrier entrance to the park. Follow the signs to the Ramsay Cascades trailhead.
- Fern Falls:
- A four mile round trip hike. Take Highway 321 east of Gatlinburg to the Greenbrier entrance to the park. Follow the signs to the Porters Creek trailhead. The waterfall is left at 1.9 miles as you cross a small stream.
You can contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (423) 436-1261. They will send you a detailed map that is a must have if you plan to do any hiking. It details the area down to the tiniest of trails. It also has safety tips and rules for the park.
And don't forget, take lots of pictures! If you snap a good one, send it to me and I will post it here on my site with your name below it. If you have your own site, I will link it to you or to your e-mail address.
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