Tennessee is full of beautiful rivers, valleys, dramatic gorges, and craggy peaks, but it’s the waterfalls that tend to carry the most fantastical element. They’re the mystics of the natural world. Gorgeous, gushing and dangerous, waterfalls hold a certain bit of magic to the casual hiker. Grotto Falls on the Trillium Gap Trail in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains is a great spot to visit if you’d rather not just look at the beauty of the waterfall, but truly experience it. Care to walk through the water?
Thomas - Flickr The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in East Tennessee is known for its craggy peaks and dramatic waterfalls, but it’s Grotto Falls that offers hikers the chance to walk behind, and perhaps even through, its cascades.
Eric - Flickr Hikers will follow the Trillium Gap Trail, located along the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail to reach the falls.
Chloe H - AllTrails The Trillium Gap Trail makes its way through the old-growth hemlock forest, boasting gorgeous sights and vistas along the way.
Timothy Wildey - Flickr Eventually, the trail leads hikers straight behind the 25-foot high Grotto Falls. The hike itself is three miles roundtrip, and is considered to be a moderate trail.
Thomas Hurley - All Trails Be careful around the waterfall, folks! The rocks are slippery, and though the area is beautiful it can be treacherous. The trail is not friendly to pets, and its recommended that hikers don’t hike the trail in sandals.
Fuschia Foot - Flickr If you haven’t been, the hike to Grotto Falls by way of Trillium Gap Trail is one of the best hikes in the Smokies. This is one beautiful experience that’s well worth the time!
Kayleen Soffer - AllTrails Walk behind a waterfall, Tennessee. No matter when you visit, it’s an incredible opportunity. See you on the trail!
You can find more information about Grotto Falls, right here. Happy waterfall hiking, folks!
Thomas - Flickr
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in East Tennessee is known for its craggy peaks and dramatic waterfalls, but it’s Grotto Falls that offers hikers the chance to walk behind, and perhaps even through, its cascades.
Eric - Flickr
Hikers will follow the Trillium Gap Trail, located along the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail to reach the falls.
Chloe H - AllTrails
The Trillium Gap Trail makes its way through the old-growth hemlock forest, boasting gorgeous sights and vistas along the way.
Timothy Wildey - Flickr
Eventually, the trail leads hikers straight behind the 25-foot high Grotto Falls. The hike itself is three miles roundtrip, and is considered to be a moderate trail.
Thomas Hurley - All Trails
Be careful around the waterfall, folks! The rocks are slippery, and though the area is beautiful it can be treacherous. The trail is not friendly to pets, and its recommended that hikers don’t hike the trail in sandals.
Fuschia Foot - Flickr
If you haven’t been, the hike to Grotto Falls by way of Trillium Gap Trail is one of the best hikes in the Smokies. This is one beautiful experience that’s well worth the time!
Kayleen Soffer - AllTrails
Walk behind a waterfall, Tennessee. No matter when you visit, it’s an incredible opportunity. See you on the trail!
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