Grotto Falls via Trillium Gap Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park trails

The hike to Grotto Falls offers a refreshing woodland experience within Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trail takes you through a lush forest, featuring streams and wildflowers, leading to the 25-foot high Grotto Falls, where you can walk behind the waterfall—a rare and exciting feature of the hike.…

Distance: 2.7 mi • Elevation gain: 282 m • Maximum elevation: 1,164 m