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Summer - Ramsey Cascades

Ramsey Cascades, at 100 feet high, is the tallest waterfall in the park.

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Small Unnamed Waterfall

The Great Smoky Mountains abound with the two ingredients essential for waterfalls—ample rainfall and an elevation gradient. Small unnamed waterfalls can be found on nearly every stream or river in the park.

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Hen Wallow Falls

Salamanders can often be found in the waters at the base of the 90' high Hen Wallow Falls.

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Grotto Falls

The Trillium Gap Trail runs behind 25' high Grotto Falls.

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Indian Creek Falls

Indian Creek Falls is one of 2 waterfalls that you can enjoy on an easy 1.6 mile roundtrip hike in the Deep Creek area.

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Juney Whank Falls

Juney Whank Falls is divided into an upper and lower section, both of which can be viewed from a log footbridge that crosses the falls.

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Rainbow Falls

Rainbow Falls is 80' high. Mist from the falls produces a rainbow on sunny afternoons.

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Place of 1,000 Drips

The Place of 1,000 Drips, located beside the road in Roaring Fork, is best viewed during periods of wet weather.

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Small Unnamed Cascade

Small waterfalls are numerous in the park's rivers and streams. Many smaller ones, such as this one, are not given names.

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Small cascade in river at Chimneys Picnic Area

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Cascades and small waterfalls can be found on many streams in the park.

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