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Location: Great Smoky Mountains National Park Gatlinburg, TN |
By my previous definition this is a hike! It's 1.4 miles up to the waterfall with an elevation change of 585 feet. It still falls into the easy category for most hikers, but it's definitely at the top end of the easy scale. Like I said in the previous post, any walking on natural and uneven ground automatically qualifies it for hiking status in my book. There is one cool and unique thing about this waterfall compared to all the other falls in the Great Smoky Mountains, but you'll have to watch the slideshow to find out what that is.
To access the trailhead you'll need to travel on The Roaring Fork Motor Trail just outside of Gatlinburg, TN. It's a 5.5 mile one way road with a 10MPH speed limit, believe me you wouldn't want to travel any faster than that with all the ups and downs, winding curves and narrow bridges. Even if you are not in the mood for a hike, the motor trail alone is worth a visit, and it's free.
Well enough chit chat, here come the pictures!
GROTTO FALLS
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