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Summary: Begin hike just in front of ranger's station near creek.Start on Rabbit Creek trail and after 2.5 you'll intersect with Hannah Mtn Trail but continue on Rabbit Creek Trail until you reach Abrams Falls parking area near Cades Cove Loop.You will have a creek crossing here unless the water is way down.Near the parking area is Abrams Falls Trailhead locate sign.Trail begins here to the falls.This section is a great trail and very popular.2.5 mi you reach the falls, find a empty rock with the falls makes a great backdrop for lunch.Then continue past the falls, a sign directs most hikers back to the parking lot but doesn't note the trail continues.A nice rolling trail takes you up and away from the creek until you reach Hannah Mtn Trail.You will have another creek crossing here, be careful algae and moss cover creek bed for slippery traction.Then ascend for 1.8mi to intersect with the Rabbit Creek Trail, turn right back to the ranger's station. Trailhead: From Maryville: Take Hwy 321 to Montvale to Happy Valley Road and follow signs toward Abrams Creek Campground. Park just beyond ranger's station and walk .4 mi to back of campground. Optional backpack you could setup a basecamp at campsite 1 and combine Abrams Creek Loop 1 for a second day of hiking. (Lat:35.60763 Lon:-83.93671) Trail Guides for Abrams Creek Loop 2: Day Hikes in GSMNP by Johnny Molloy () Day & Overnight hikes in GSMNP by Johhny Malloy (Menasha Ridge Press) Cades Cove: Southern Appalachian Community by Durwood Dunn (Univ of Tennessee Pr) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: Abrams Creek Ranger Station 865-436-1200 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Bobby Trotter, who has posted 74 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Dan on 3/22/2005 Parts of Rabbit Creek Trail are actually part of the creek bed. Saw lots of deer tracks and what looked like some type of canine scat. Currently (March 2005), there are stream crossings between campgrounds 16 and 15, at the Abrams Falls parking lot (bridge is washed out), and again at Abrams Creek to get back to Hannah Mountain Trail. Abrams Creek has some deep spots and a fairly strong current in some places. Would be best to cross in summer when it's warm and getting wet wouldn't be a problem. About mid way on Hannah Creek Trail there was significant wind fall, six or seven trees in a domino effect, covering a wide part of the trail. It took me a good 10 to 15 minutes to climb through and over. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Tennessee Hiking, Tennessee Trails, Tennessee Hikes, Blount County Hiking, Blount County Trails, Blount County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||