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Ed0379

The Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail closes for the winter, so the best way to get to Grotto Falls is to drive on the Cherokee Orchard Road to the Rainbow Falls Trailhead and hike the Trillium Gap Trail for 3.5 miles. Arrive early, there is limited parking. The hike is mostly up hill to the falls, but the grade is not that steep. The trail was covered with snow about a quarter of the way to the top, and there was significant ice near the falls. Suggest you wear boots/shoes with traction if there is any chance of encountering snow and ice. Getting close to the falls was difficult due to the ice. Hiking poles were a big help. The falls had some ice, and there was ice at the base of the falls as well. Just beautiful. Well worth the 3.5 miles up, and of course the 3.5 mile hike back to the car was fairly easy due to the downhill grade.

Bobby39577

The trail head is found part ways around the Roaring Fork Motor Trail. The trail is short, but it's generally uphill the whole way. I would rate it as being between easy and moderate in difficulty, leaning more towards easy. Your mileage may vary. The falls themselves are really pretty and the trail takes you behind them, which as I understand, is the only place in the national park where you can walk behind a waterfall.

130baileym

The hike to the Grotto Falls is a fairly easy one, however we got off at the wrong trail marker and had to walk an extra 3 miles! We were disappointed by how busy the falls were once we got there - so packed with tourists that you could hardly walk.

yankeedad69

This was a very enjoyable hike and the weather was perfect. The path varied from moderate to rugged and is not stroller or wheelchair friendly but is well worth the hike once you reach the end. Sit on some rocks and enjoy picnic, the views and the sound of the rushing water. The only complaint I would have is some people do not know or can't figure how to control their kids. There is nothing like enjoying a nice quiet walk in nature, hoping to maybe see some wildlife, to have it ruined with some screaming kids as they rush up behind you.

444annap

This is a moderate hike that is short and well worth the hike. I say moderate, because it is uphill the majority of the way, but that means downhill on the way back :) The path varies from dirt, roots, and rocks, but is not hard to navigate. The falls are beautiful and you can also see wildlife varying from salamanders, to bears on this trail. A must do and great beginner hike.

873derricks

We visited Grotto Falls on the day before Thanksgiving 2014. We are not avid hikers, so when we saw that the road was closed leading to the parking for the Grotto Falls trailhead we considered just hiking to Rainbow Falls. However, we decided to turn our planned 3 mile hike into 7+ miles and are glad we did. The trail crossed several creeks and there were many tree roots to watch out for, but my 8 year old nephew managed just fine. We had a very enjoyable afternoon and averaged a 25 minute/mile pace. The best thing is that we only saw 5 other people the entire time and had the falls to ourselves for our 30 minute stay.

Beefseeker

The Smokies offer some great day hikes, and most of the good ones range from moderate to rugged. You'll find the hike to Grottos Falls to be a rather easy 2-3 hr round trip hike that is family friendly. Now, to be clear, it's not a paved path, such as with the easy stroll to Laurel Falls. But, we've taken our kids, and grand kids over the yrs, at all ages, with no problems. The path is well manicured and not very steep. The last 150 ft before reaching the falls, the hike does become a little more difficult. The hike up to this point is very safe; The area around the falls is not. Be warned, the rocks get slick in and around the water. The path leads behind the falls, which is pretty awesome, but again, can be slippery for children. If you're careful though, the water is cool and refreshing after a hike. There's plenty of room to relax and enjoy. This area is a picture taker's paradise as well. It has to be one of the easiest hikes in the park to be rewarded from. If you're in the smokies, I definitely recommend Grotto Falls to be on your activity list.. Enjoy

Sunny0807

We got here early in the morning around 8:20. There were already lots of cars parked. The trail has a lot of roots along the way. The walk was not too bad. We saw people of all ages walking the trail. The waterfall at the top was awesome. We got some pretty pictures. I loved that you could walk behind the waterfall. So neat. Round trip is 2.8 miles. Definitely worth it!!

Nina500

It is a great hike..the falls may be disappointing depending on how much water is flowing, moderate rugged trail.. lots of stones and tree roots..worth the hike..

Dana102014

Compared to the climb of Rainbow falls this one is a cake walk. The hike up is rather smooth and not very rocky. Still not recommended for the elderly (unless in great shape) The falls were amazing.

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