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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 == | ||
<!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | <!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | ||
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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From | From Gatlinburg, TN: | ||
# | #At traffic light #8 on the Parkway, turn onto the Historic Nature Trail. | ||
#Proceed | #Proceed into Great Smoky Mountains National Park. | ||
#Turn right | #Turn right onto Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. | ||
# | #Continue to Stop #5 and park. | ||
Trailhead is | Trailhead is marked and heads uphill. | ||
== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
<!-- Detailed description of the route. Is there any side trails that are worth traveling? --> | <!-- Detailed description of the route. Is there any side trails that are worth traveling? --> | ||
The Trillum Gap Trail heads up the side of Mount LeConte to the Grotto waterfall and beyond. | |||
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!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 == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
<!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | <!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | ||
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. == | == Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
<!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.--> | <!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this 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 == | ||
<!-- Other things to check out while you're in the area. Restaurants, attractions, monuments, etc... --> | <!-- Other things to check out while you're in the area. Restaurants, attractions, monuments, etc... --> | ||
Explore the other older cabins at the other stops along the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail on the way out. | |||
== Misc. Information == | == Misc. Information == | ||
<!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Any seasonal features, factoids, etc...? --> | <!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Any seasonal features, factoids, etc...? --> | ||
Per | Per NPS policy, pets are not allowed on park trails. | ||
== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
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<display_map center="35.6775,-83.455" type="terrain" zoom="15" width="auto" height="350" gkml="https://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/GSMNP_Grotto_Falls.kml"> | |||
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 | |||
35.67940,-83.46091~Intersection of parking access and Trillum Gap Trail~[[Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls - Trail intersection sign.JPG|150px]]~MarkerT.png | |||
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 | |||
35.67664,-83.45376~Last creek crossing~ ~MarkerJ.png | |||
35.67367,-83.4496~Grotto Falls~[[Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls.JPG|150px|Grotto Falls]]~MarkerC.png | |||
</display_map> | |||
[[File:GSMNP Grotto Falls profile.JPG]] | |||
== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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Image: | Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls - Trillum Gap Trailhead.JPG|Trillum Gap Trailhead | ||
Image: | 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 | |||
Image:GSMNP Grotto Falls3.JPG.JPG|Grotto Falls | |||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Medium]] | [[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Waterfalls]] | ||
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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]
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
