Grotto Falls Trail
Great Smoky Mountains
moderate · 2.6 mi · +500 ft · ~1h 15m · 1h 20m from downtown
Features: walk behind waterfall, Smokies, popular
Grotto Falls Trail is a moderate 2.6-mile hike in Great Smoky Mountains, about 1h 20m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h 15m with 500 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Popular trail to a waterfall you can walk behind in the Smokies.
Trailhead
35.6534, -83.4312
Make a day of it
- Tennessee Cider Company (Breweries, ★ 4.8) — 6.2 mi from the trailhead
- Native Brews Tap & Grill (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 12.7 mi from the trailhead
- The Rice Wagon Cherokee (Restaurants, ★ 4.9) — 12.8 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Grotto Falls Trail take?
About 1h 15m for the 2.6-mile hike, with 500 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Grotto Falls Trail?
It's rated moderate: 2.6 miles with 500 ft of climbing.
How far is Grotto Falls Trail from Asheville?
About 1h 20m by car from downtown Asheville, in Great Smoky Mountains.
Similar trails
- Laurel Falls Trail Smokies: easy · 2.6 mi · +400 ft · ~1h · 1h 25m from downtown
- Boogerman Trail: moderate · 7.4 mi · +1000 ft · ~4h · 1h 5m from downtown
- Rough Fork Trail to Woody Place: moderate · 4 mi · +500 ft · ~1h 45m · 1h 5m from downtown
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