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                    | Image Name = GSMNP Grotto Falls.JPG
                    | City = Gatlinburg
                    | State = Tennessee
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}}
                    | Difficulty Rating = Medium
                    | Hike Time = 2
                    | Distance = 2.6
                    | Elevation Gain = *
                    | High Point = *
                    | Latitude = N35°40.818
                    | Longitude = W83°27.747
                    | Medical = Sevierville
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| 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
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| Trailhead coords = 35.68030,-83.46245
| Medical = Sevierville
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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Moderate hike up through classic GSMNP forest to a waterfall you can walk behind.
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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== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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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.
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 ==
== After the Hike ==
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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
(G) 36.502891,-82.468700
35.67896,-83.46065~First creek crossing~[[Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls - First Creek Crossing.JPG|150px|First Creek Crossing]]~MarkerJ.png
Intersection of parking access and Trillum Gap Trail
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35.67664,-83.45376~Last creek crossing~ ~MarkerJ.png
(J) 36.502507,-82.482345
35.67367,-83.4496~Grotto Falls~[[Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls.JPG|150px|Grotto Falls]]~MarkerC.png
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Trail bridge
(C) 36.49958,-82.47186
Fall Creek Falls
[[Image:WPSP Fall Creek Falls.jpg|150px|Fall Creek Falls]]
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[[File:GSMNP Grotto Falls Trail profile.JPG]]
[[File:GSMNP Grotto Falls profile.JPG]]


== Photos ==
== Photos ==
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Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls - Trillum Gap Trailhead.JPG|Trillum Gap Trailhead
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Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls - Trail intersection sign.JPG|Trail intersection sign
Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls - First Creek Crossing.JPG|First Creek Crossing
Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls - Fourth Creek Crossing.JPG|Fourth Creek Crossing
Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls - path behind.JPG|path behind Grotto Falls
Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls - almost there.JPG|Almost there - cascade downstream
Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls2.JPG|Grotto Falls
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Latest revision as of 12:04, 7 January 2023

GSMNP Grotto Falls.JPG
Trail Name GSMNP Grotto Falls
Park Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Nearest City Gatlinburg
State Tennessee
Trail Marking None
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.png Dnr waterfall.png
Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking Time 2 Hours0.125 Days <br />120 Min <br />
Distance:
round-trip/trail only 		2.46 Mi3.959 km <br /> / 1.23 Mi1.979 km <br />
Trail Type In-and-Out
Climb/Descent Elevation 974 Ft296.875 Meters <br /> / -437 Ft-133.198 Meters <br />
High Point 3,712 Ft1,237.333 Yards <br />1,131.418 Meters <br />
Parking 35° 40' 49.08" N, 83° 27' 44.82" W
Trailhead 35° 40' 49.08" N, 83° 27' 44.82" W
Nearest Medical Sevierville
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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:

  1. At traffic light #8 on the Parkway, turn onto the Historic Nature Trail.
  2. Proceed into Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
  3. Turn right onto Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail.
  4. 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
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.

Maps[edit]

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GSMNP Grotto Falls profile.JPG

Photos[edit]

  • Trillum Gap Trailhead

  • Trail intersection sign

  • First Creek Crossing

  • Fourth Creek Crossing

  • path behind Grotto Falls

  • Almost there - cascade downstream

  • Grotto Falls

  • Grotto Falls

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