Abrams Falls Trail

The trail extends 5.2 miles round trip through dense forest terrain, following Abrams Creek to reach a 20-foot waterfall with a large pool.

The path carries the name of Cherokee Chief Oskuah, who adopted the name Abram and established his village downstream from the current waterfall location.

The area holds connections to Cherokee heritage, reflected in local names and traditional passages through the mountains of eastern Tennessee.

Visitors need sturdy footwear and water supplies for the moderate difficulty trek, which gains 675 feet in elevation through varying forest environments.

Despite its modest 20-foot height, the waterfall maintains the highest water volume flow rate among all cascades in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Website: http://nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/abrams-falls.htm

GPS coordinates: 35.59000,-83.85000

Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:00