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Abrams Falls Trail

An activity in Cades Cove, Townsend, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Why go

5-mile round trip along Abrams Creek to a wide 20-ft waterfall.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Townsend, alongside 2 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 2 sights. The closest of our other picks is Cades Cove Loop Road, 2.5 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Cades Cove
Price
Free
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Townsend, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Cades Cove Loop Road

    11-mile valley loop with log churches, cabins and frequent bear and deer sightings.

    Outdoors · 2.5 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Tuckaleechee Caverns

    Guided cave walk with a huge chamber and a 210-ft underground waterfall.

    Activity · 6.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro

    Lodge restaurant serving upscale Appalachian dishes.

    Food · 7.2 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Little River Railroad and Lumber Company Museum

    Small museum on the logging railroad that shaped the Smokies.

    Sight · 8.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Peaceful Side Social

    Brewery and food hall with a big lawn and mountain views.

    Drinks · 8.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

    Museum and historic buildings on Native American and pioneer life.

    Sight · 9.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Abrams Falls Trail is a stop on our Smokies Weekend route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Townsend

Abrams Falls Trail is our only activity pick in Townsend; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Townsend guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Townsend run from 48°F in January to 88°F in August; July is usually the wettest month. For Abrams Falls Trail itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Townsend from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Townsend weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Townsend, TN 37882, USA
Coordinates
35.59112, -83.85257
Destination
Townsend, Tennessee

Abrams Falls Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Abrams Falls Trail?

Plan on about 3 hours at Abrams Falls Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Abrams Falls Trail?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Trailhead is off the Cades Cove loop; don't swim at the falls.

Is Abrams Falls Trail free?

Yes, we list Abrams Falls Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Abrams Falls Trail?

Abrams Falls Trail is at Townsend, TN 37882, USA, in Cades Cove. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Abrams Falls Trail?

Abrams Falls Trail appears on Smokies Weekend, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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