Ramsey Cascades Private Hike
Asheville, NC
5.0 (3 reviews)Trip Highlights
- Old Growth Forests
- Stunning Waterfall
- Abundant Wildlife
- Top-shelf Backpack & Trekking Poles
- Amazing Natural & Cultural History
- Tasty Trail Snacks & Picnic Snacks
Description
This Great Smoky Mountains hiking tour brings you to one of the Park’s most popular and tallest waterfalls. Along the way to this spectacular waterfall we’ll enjoy hiking through the park’s largest intact old growth forest and experiencing firsthand the biodiversity. We will enjoy a picnic lunch at the base of the waterfall and then will turn back to end the day’s hike where we began. A perfect hike for the nature lover to come see why the Smokies are an unforgettable destination!
(Important: We run hikes in almost all weather conditions and very rarely cancel. See our terms and conditions for information on cancellations and refunds.)
$190-$550 Per Person
Season: Year Round
DIFFICULTY LEVEL 3
Scale of 1-5. 1 is least difficult; 5 is most difficult
The first part of this day hike will travel along a wide forest service road. The second part heads along a very rocky and steep trail to the waterfall. This hike requires good balance and sure footing and technique going up and back down.
Hiking Distances:
8 mi
Backpack Weight:
8-12 lbs
Terrain:
Moderately Rugged
Max Daily Elev. ↑↓:
2200 ft
Heights Exposure:
Light
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS TRIP
- Hiking uphill or downhill with a 8-12 lb backpack for 5-7 hours
- Maintaining balance and footing on moderately rugged terrain
SOLITUDE LEVEL 2
- Level 1: around other hikers the entire time
- Level 2: around other hikers most of the time
- Level 3: around other hikers some of the time
- Level 4: see a couple other groups during the hike
- Level 5: most likely to have the trail to ourselves
Learn About Our Private Trips
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Rates
- 1 person: $550
- 2 people: $290 per person
- 3 people: $260 per person
- 4-5 people: $215 per person
- 6-7 people: $190 per person
- 10 and younger: $135 per person
Private day hike tours are only open to your party.
*Prices do not include gratuity for your guide
TRIP DATES & BOOKING
This tour is booked on a custom basis for private groups so does not have set dates (requested dates are almost always available). Give us a call at 800-715-HIKE (4453) to schedule your hike!
Don't see your dates? Call us! We may be able to add new trip dates.
800-715-HIKE (4453)Trip Details
What's Included
- Trained hiking guide(s) with years of personal wilderness and hiking experience, medical certifications, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking landscapes. See Guide Bios.
- Transportation for the duration of the tour (pickup and drop off in Asheville, NC)
- A commitment to make the tour as exciting, challenging, informative, and full as you’d like, and as is possible in a day
- Trail snacks and a picnic lunch
- Use of a top of the line, technical day pack
- Use of trekking poles
- Mandatory 5% national park fee that passes through directly to Great Smoky Mountains NP
What's Not Included
- Clothing and personal items
- Water (2 liters capacity)
- Guide gratuity (industry recommendation is 10-20% of trip cost)
Food: What to Expect
Day hike tours include energizing trail snacks and a delicious picnic lunch. Your guide will customize the food for your hike, but a typical lunch consists of gourmet sandwiches or wraps, fruit, veggies, chips, drinks and a dessert. On wintery or cold days you may be treated to soup or a hot, freshly cooked lunch (if you’d prefer a hot meal, please let us know!)
We regularly accommodate vegan, vegetarian, kosher and non-gluten diets and will make adjustments for food allergies. These and other special dietary requests may require an additional fee.
Trip Logistics
How Do I Register?
Ready to hike? Day hike reservations are made through our Adventure Consultant team. You can click here to get the ball rolling. Our adventure consultants will confirm availability, and if you’re ready to register we’ll email you a link to a registration profile. You’ll have 72 hours to complete your profile (and that of any dependents) and make your payment.
Feel free to call us for more info – we’re here 7 days a week!
Where Do We Meet?
If you are staying in Asheville, NC we will pick you up at your hotel in Asheville. If you’re staying elsewhere and/or would prefer to meet us at the trailhead that is also an option. Your guide will be in contact approximately 7 days prior to your hike to coordinate the exact time and location of your rendezvous. If originating in Asheville this is a full day tour – the pickup time will be around 6:30 AM, and ending times can vary but are often after 6:00 PM.
Safety Precautions
Your safety is our top priority. Our hiking tours are led by professional hiking guides, all of whom are wilderness-certified first responders or EMT’s, each with years of guiding and wilderness experience. Guides adhere to standardized risk management protocols in case of any potential or actual incident, and all tours carry an emergency communication device and comprehensive first-aid kit. Additionally we have a “24/7” system through which guides or guests can reach Wildland support personnel at any time.
If you have any further questions about safety, please contact us at 1-800-715-HIKE (4453) for more information.
Age Restrictions
Age restrictions on this trip are as follows:
- 5 and older to join private tours, with final approval on a case by case basis
Weather in The Great Smoky Mountains
The weather in the Great Smoky Mountains varies greatly by time of year. To be fully prepared, please follow the recommended clothing list closely (this list comes as part of your trip packet when you register). Read below for average high and low temperatures in for low elevations in the Great Smoky Mountains:
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28°
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35°
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19°
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February
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54°
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29°
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35°
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18°
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March
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61°
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34°
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39°
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24°
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April
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71°
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42°
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49°
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34°
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May
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79°
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50°
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57°
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43°
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June
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86°
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58°
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63°
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49°
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July
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88°
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59°
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65°
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53°
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August
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87°
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60°
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64°
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52°
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September
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83°
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55°
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60°
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47°
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October
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73°
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43°
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53°
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38°
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November
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61°
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33°
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42°
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28°
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December
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52°
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28°
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37°
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21°
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Diane N
Excellent
Guides were excellent, knowledgeable, and so patient. Sophia stayed with me and my sister as we were the slower hikers. She was a gem!
Mika G
Incredible!
It was our first time in the Smokies and we are so glad we booked Wildland Trekking! It was truly an unforgettable experience. Kyle was very knowledgeable and we were provided with great gear and fantastic food and snacks. We wouldn't have had as great of a time if we had just gone on our own.
Thomas C.
Excellent Hike
Excellent hike. Kyle is a great ambassador for your business and for the the great outdoors.
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