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Grotto Falls

Via Trillium Gap Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park #Hiking #Waterfall #Forest

  • Distance: 4.2 Km
  • Elevation gain: 286 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,163 m
  • Elevation loss: 286 m
  • Minimum elevation: 984 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 9 m
  • Moving speed: 3.7 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 6.2 Km/h
  • Total time: 1 h 33 m
  • Global speed: 2.7 Km/h

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 4.2 Km
  • Elevation gain: 286 m
  • Maximum elevation: 1,163 m
  • Elevation loss: 286 m
  • Minimum elevation: 984 m
  • Moving time: 1 h 9 m
  • Moving speed: 3.7 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 6.2 Km/h
  • Total time: 1 h 33 m
  • Global speed: 2.7 Km/h

About this trail

Name: Grotto Falls trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Trillium Gap Trail, Sevier County, East Tennessee, Tennessee, United States (35.68034 -83.46244)

End: Trillium Gap Trail, Sevier County, East Tennessee, Tennessee, United States (35.68031 -83.46243)

Coordinates: 35.67389 -83.46244 35.68038 -83.44946

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park. #Hiking #Waterfall #River #Forest #Mountain #Nature

Distance: 4.2 Km • Elevation gain: 270 m • Maximum elevation: 1,164 m

Gear up for your next adventure:

🧊Insulated Water Bottle - Keeps drinks cold in summer and prevents freezing in winter
🛰️Satellite Messenger - Emergency communication for areas with no cell service
🥾Approach Boots - Comfortable boots for hiking and climbing approaches
🧥Fleece Jacket - Warm and lightweight jacket for layering
🦶Anti-Blister Balm - Prevents friction and hotspots during long ascents

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