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| Image Name = GSMNP Grotto Falls.JPG | |||
| Park = Great Smoky Mountains National Park | |||
| City = Gatlinburg | |||
| State = Tennessee | |||
| Marking = None | |||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Waterfall}} | |||
| Difficulty Rating = Medium | |||
| Hike Time = 2 Hours | |||
| Round Trip Distance = 2.46 Mi | |||
| Trail Distance = 1.23 Mi | |||
| Trail Type = In-and-Out | |||
| Elevation Gain = 974 Ft | |||
| Elevation Loss = -437 Ft | |||
| High Point = 3,712 Ft | |||
| Parking coords = 35.68030,-83.46245 | |||
| Trailhead coords = 35.68030,-83.46245 | |||
| Medical = Sevierville | |||
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| Date reviewed = 10/25/2015 | |||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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Located in the [[Great Smoky Mountains National Park]], a moderate hike up through classic forest to a waterfall you can walk behind. | |||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
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35.68030,-83.46245~Trailhead at Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail~[[Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls - Trillum Gap Trailhead.JPG|150px|Trillum Gap Trailhead]]~MarkerA.png | |||
Trailhead at Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail | 35.67940,-83.46091~Intersection of parking access and Trillum Gap Trail~[[Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls - Trail intersection sign.JPG|150px]]~MarkerT.png | ||
[[Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls - Trillum Gap Trailhead.JPG|150px|Trillum Gap Trailhead]] | 35.67896,-83.46065~First creek crossing~[[Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls - First Creek Crossing.JPG|150px|First Creek Crossing]]~MarkerJ.png | ||
35.67692,-83.45635~Second creek crossing~ ~MarkerJ.png | |||
Intersection of parking access and Trillum Gap Trail | 35.67664,-83.45376~Last creek crossing~ ~MarkerJ.png | ||
[[Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls - Trail intersection sign.JPG|150px]] | 35.67367,-83.4496~Grotto Falls~[[Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls.JPG|150px|Grotto Falls]]~MarkerC.png | ||
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First creek crossing | |||
[[Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls - First Creek Crossing.JPG|150px|First Creek Crossing]] | |||
Second creek crossing | |||
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Grotto Falls | |||
[[Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls.JPG|150px|Grotto Falls]] | |||
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Trail Overview[edit]
Located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a moderate hike up through classic forest to a waterfall you can walk behind.
How to get there[edit]
From Gatlinburg, TN:
- At traffic light #8 on the Parkway, turn onto the Historic Nature Trail.
- Proceed into Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
- Turn right onto Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail.
- Continue to Stop #5 and park.
Trailhead is marked and heads uphill.
Route Description[edit]
The Trillum Gap Trail heads up the side of Mount LeConte to the Grotto waterfall and beyond.
Mileage | Description |
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0.0 | Trailhead at Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail Stop #5. |
0.2 | Intersection of access path from parking lot with Trillum Gap Trail. |
0.23 | First creek crossing. |
0.65 | Second creek crossing. |
0.9 | Third creek crossing. |
1.1 | Fourth and last creek crossing heading up. |
1.4 | Grotto Falls |
Typical Conditions[edit]
National Park Service does trail maintenance primarily between May thru Nov, thus some blowdowns possible during the off-season. The well-worn dirt trail also included tree roots and large stone. Can be very muddy have significant rain.
Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]
No fee, but Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail does not allow RVs or trailers and is only open March 11 - Nov 30 during 2011. During peak summer season, you might spend more time on this roadway than on the trail.
If the Roaring Fork Motor Trail closed, then next nearest access point would be at the Rainbow Falls trailhead for a 7 mile round trip hike.
After the Hike[edit]
Explore the other older cabins at the other stops along the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail on the way out.
Misc. Information[edit]
Per NPS policy, pets are not allowed on park trails.