Abrams Falls
A popular hiking destination on the Cades Cove Loop. The waterfall, with its ample flow, pours into a deep green pool.
The falls are named after Cherokee chief Abram. They are about 6 meters tall but carry the greatest volume of water in the park, crashing into a wide, deep pool. The trail starts from the middle of the Cades Cove Loop. The round trip is about 8 km with several ups and downs, following Abrams Creek through pine forests and along ridges. The pool has strong undercurrents, and several drowning accidents have occurred, so swimming is strictly prohibited. Parking in the park for more than 15 minutes requires a parking permit (about US$5 per day).
Opening hours
Open along the Kez Bay loop
Nearby sights
- Cades Cove
- Foothills Parkway & Look Rock Tower
- Tuckaleechee Caverns
- Elkmont & Synchronous Fireflies
- Laurel Falls
- Ober Mountain
- Sugarlands Visitor Center
- The Island in Pigeon Forge