Ramsey Cascades - Tallest in Park!
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Ramsey Cascades - Tallest in Park!

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Ramsey Cascades is the park's tallest waterfall at 100 feet. The 8-mile roundtrip is strenuous with elevation gain but rewarding.

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Ramsey Cascades Trail (Greenbrier entrance, 4.7 mi to trailhead)
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