Trillium Gap Trail to Grotto Falls
terrainOutdoors - Waterfalls

Trillium Gap Trail to Grotto Falls

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location_onGreat Smoky Mountains NP scheduleSunrise to Sunset timer1.5-2.5 hours
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Grotto Falls via Trillium Gap Trail is a moderate 2.6-mile roundtrip hike to the only waterfall in the park where you can walk behind the falls. The trail passes through beautiful old-growth hemlock forest. Very popular, so arrive early.

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GSMNP Hiking Moderate Hike Old Growth Popular Waterfalls
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Address
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, Great Smoky Mountains NP
schedule
Hours
Sunrise to Sunset
timer
Typical Visit
1.5-2.5 hours

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