Great Smoky Mountains National Park hiking guide
Trillium Gap Trail to Grotto Falls
A 2.6-mile out-and-back with 540 ft of climbing in Roaring Fork, rated moderate.
Key facts
- Length
- 2.6 mi (4.1 km)
- Elevation gain
- 540 ft (165 m)
- Route type
- Out and back
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Area
- Roaring Fork
- Highest point
- 3,705 ft
- Lowest point
- 3,164 ft
- Trip length
- Multi-day
About Trillium Gap Trail to Grotto Falls
This trail ascends through an old-growth forest, featuring giant hemlocks and wildflowers in the spring. It passes behind Grotto Falls, one of the park's most picturesque waterfalls, and continues to Trillium Gap. The trail offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and is a popular choice for those seeking a mix of natural beauty and challenging terrain.
Route map
This route was checked by Parka editors.
