![]() ![]() We always take a picnic lunch and sit and eat our lunch if we need to wait for people to clear out if it is a busy day. Since this is a rather popular hike in the Smokies, there may be people lining up to take pictures at the falls. Once you arrive at the falls, take your time and enjoy the scenery. You will cross one last final footbridge and by then you should be able to hear the falls if you haven’t already! You made it!įamily friendly hikes in the smokies! At Abrams Falls Be sure to keep the little ones in sight and take your time. We LOVE footbridges in the Smoky Moutains!Īs you get closer to Abram Falls, you will make one last final descent where there are some rather treacherous drop-offs and rocky terrain. The Abrams Falls Trail also crosses quite a few footbridges along the way. Be sure to take your time and watch your step! It follows along the river for a while, which is pretty nice for scenery.Īs you start ascending, parts of the trail will become a little more rocky at times. The first part of the trail is on relatively flat terrain. There will be a sign at the end of the bridge directing you to your left for Abrams Falls.įrom there you are on the right path so you should be good to go! On the Trail Legends of Cades Cove and the Smokies Beyondįor more history and information about the Smokies, be sure to check out more Great Smoky Mountains Books and Guides here! Hiking to Abrams Falls! Locating the Abrams Falls Trailheadįrom the parking lot, you will head towards the wooded area to locate the trailhead.įrom there you will head to your right and cross your first (of many!) bridges on the trail. Here are a few of our favorite books about the history of the Cades Cove area in the Great Smoky Mountains: ( While these are usually hard to find online, you can also stop by one of the GSMNP Visitor Centers to pick one of these up!) Cades Cove (Images of America) Abrams Falls is one of the many unique things to experience in Cades Cove!īe sure to read up a little more about what it was like to live in Cades Cove, as it makes visiting this part of the park even more meaningful! It is marked with a sign so it is pretty easy to locate! Learn More About Cades CoveĬades Cove of the Great Smoky Mountains is full of rich history of the early settlers in this region. Once on the Cades Cove Loop, you will see a side road right past Stop #10 that will lead you to the parking area for Abrams Falls Trailhead. There is also a visitor pavilion at the entrance that you can stop at and grab a Cades Cove Loop Guide for $1.00 that will tell you more about each stop around the loop. This road leads straight into the Cades Cove Loop Road. The loop is closed to motor traffic at certain days and times to allow bicycles and pedestrians to enjoy the loop.įrom the Townsend Wye, it is about 7.5 miles on Laurel Creek Road to the entrance of Cades Cove. Since this trail is located in the Cades Cove Loop Road, keep in mind that traffic is often heavy at times, so be sure to plan accordingly.Īlso be sure to check the days and times that Cades Cove Loop is open. However, don’t forget that most areas of the Smoky Mountains typically do not have cell reception, so definitely have a back up plan with directions! If you are using your GPS to locate the Abrams Falls Trailhead you can type in Abrams Falls Trailhead, Towsend TN” and this will give you an exact location. Here are a few of our favorite pocket guides about hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains: Hiking Trails of the Smokiesįor more history and information about the Smokies, be sure to check out more Great Smoky Mountains Books and Guides here! How Do I Get to Abrams Falls? While the waterfall itself is only about 20 feet in height, the sheer volume of water flow coming over this falls make it appear much bigger! Between the sound of the gushing water flowing over the falls to the large pool of water at the base, it is such a beautiful serene place (when not too busy!) and will always be a favorite in the Smoky Mountains!įamily friendly hikes in the smokies! Hiking in the Smoky MountainsĪs with any National Park, before you head out to explore, it never hurts to have on-hand some reliable and trustworthy resources for easy reference. Hiking on Abrams Falls TrailĪccording to nps.gov, Abrams Falls and the Abrams Creek area is named after a Cherokee chief who lived in the area. The total elevation gain on the hike is about 675 feet. ![]() ![]() The Abrams Falls hike is considered a more moderate hike. *This post may contain affiliate links which help support this site, but won’t cost you anything extra. Keep reading for more tips on where to find this beautiful waterfall and a few things you need to know before you head that way! This 5 mile roundtrip hike is definitely one to put on your hiking bucket list. Looking for an amazing waterfall hike in the Smoky Mountains? Be sure to check out Abrams Falls in the Smokies. ![]()
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