Ramsey Cascades Private Hike

Ramsey Cascades Private Hike

Day Hike Tours

8MI / 13KM

Trip Highlights

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.)

  • Check Mark Old Growth Forests
  • Check Mark Stunning Waterfall
  • Check Mark Abundant Wildlife
  • Check Mark Top-shelf Backpack & Trekking Poles
  • Check Mark Amazing Natural & Cultural History
  • Check Mark Tasty Trail Snacks & Picnic Snacks

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Trip Details

  • Trip Type

    Trip Type

    Day Hike Tours
  • Hiking Distance

    Daily Hiking Distance

    8 mi
  • Group Size

    Group Size

    1-7 Guests
  • Permit Info

    No permit required
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Is This Trip Right For me?

Difficulty Level
3 of 5
Solitude Level
2 of 5
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Hiking Distances
3 of 5

8 mi

Backpack Weight
1 of 5

10-15 pounds

Terrain
3 of 5

Moderately Rugged

Max Daily Elevation
3 of 5

2200 ft

Height & Exposure
2 of 5

Light

Trip Dates

Click on a date to register. You can also click here to request new dates or book through customer service.

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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

What's Included

  • Trip 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.
  • Trip Included
    Transportation for the duration of the tour (pickup and drop off in Asheville, NC)
  • Trip Included
    A commitment to make the tour as exciting, challenging, informative, and full as you'd like, and as is possible in a day
  • Trip Included
    Trail snacks and a picnic lunch
  • Trip Included
    Use of a top of the line, technical day pack
  • Trip Included
    Use of trekking poles
  • Trip Included
    Mandatory 5% national park fee that passes through directly to Great Smoky Mountains NP

What's Not Included

  • Trip Not Included
    Clothing and personal items
  • Trip Not Included
    Water (2 liters capacity)
  • Trip Not Included
    Guide gratuity (industry recommendation is 10-20% of trip cost)

Trip Logistics & FAQs

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:

Average Temperatures (Fahrenheit)
Month
Low Elev
High Elev
hi
low
hi
low
January
51°
28°
35°
19°
February
54°
29°
35°
18°
March
61°
34°
39°
24°
April
71°
42°
49°
34°
May
79°
50°
57°
43°
June
86°
58°
63°
49°
July
88°
59°
65°
53°
August
87°
60°
64°
52°
September
83°
55°
60°
47°
October
73°
43°
53°
38°
November
61°
33°
42°
28°
December
52°
28°
37°
21°

Reviews

5.0 (3 reviews)
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Diane N
5.0
1 year ago

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
5.0
4 years ago

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.
5.0
6 years ago

Excellent Hike

Excellent hike. Kyle is a great ambassador for your business and for the the great outdoors.

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