This Gatlinburg tourism route follows the Little Pigeon River
to Trillium Gap. No trucks, trailers or RVs are
allowed.
The road leads to the John Messer Barn and the trailhead to Ramsay
Cascades, arguably the best waterfall in the Park. The hike is
8 miles roundtrip and is challenging. A lesser visited area of
the Park, the Greenbrier section is one of our favorites. Besides
the Ramsay Cascades, the visitor has the opportunity to view large
stands of virgin growth such as northern red oak, eastern hemlock,
and red maple. In fact, the Great Smokies are Gatlinburg Cabin Rental - Home to 21 champion-size
trees. When the Park was created in 1934, old-growth forests were
saved from the lumber companies and preserved for Smokies visitors.
To get to Greenbrier Road, leave Gatlinburg at light #3 and head
east on Hwy 321. Travel for approximately 7 miles and turn right
on Greenbrier Road. If you include the hike to Ramsay Cascades,
expect this tour to take upwards of 5 hours.
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