Fayth Dressel

Fayth Dressel

Hike to the Ramsey Cascades

08/08/16

This trail is EXHAUSTING! It feels much longer than 8 miles. It is an out and back trail with absolutely beautiful views and the sound of the creek almost the entire way to the falls. HOWEVER, this trail is up hill the entire way to the falls. No flat land and many, MANY rocks. You will need good hiking boots and I'd recommend a walking stick. We started the trail at 4 in the afternoon and ended up hiking in the dark, not returning to our vehicle until 9. Once you get to the top, it is breathtaking. These are the largest falls in the smokies at 20 feet high. I would not recommend swimming since its very slick and rock and basically if you slip and fall you will die. This was the hardest trail I have done this far but it was the best reward at the end. Coming back isn't as bad as going up since its all down hill. Just watch your step.

5.0

Fayth Dressel

Cummins Falls

08/08/16

This is a beautiful trail. The trail head is marked well and the trail is marked well. There is a beautiful overview at the beginning of the trail to give you a "sneak peek' of whats to come. The trail is fairly strenuous. You have to walk over many rocks and boulders to get to the falls. I would advice not going after it has rained since you do have to scale through the river. Once you get there, the fall are stunning!! Totally worth every mile!

4.0

Fayth Dressel

Hike the Trails at Fontanel

08/04/16

The trail Is not marked well at all. We had to find it by trial and error. We eventually did find the entrance. The trail is basic. Great for beginners. As a fairly experienced hiker, I was bored but my friend really enjoyed it.

2.0