How long does it take to do the grotto?

The hike to the Grotto, Indian Head Cove and the Georgian Bay shoreline is roughly one hour round trip. This provides more than enough time to explore the area before returning to your car. Walking on Cyprus Lake Road is not allowed due to safety concerns.



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Trillium Gap Trail meanders through an old-growth hemlock forest and actually runs behind the 25 foot high waterfall. The cool, moist environment near the falls is ideal for salamanders and summer hikers. The hike is 3 miles roundtrip and considered moderate in difficulty.

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It really is beautiful. However, I camped in the park and hiked to The Grotto on a Friday morning, so I didn't have to worry about fighting for parking spots and there weren't many people there. So yes, The Grotto was totally worth the effort and I wouldn't say it is overhyped at all.

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While there, you can also take a cold (but refreshing dip) in Georgian Bay. While Halfway Log Dump has gained popularity from visitors in recent years, it is still much quieter compared to The Grotto a short drive away, a now-bustling hotspot visited by hundreds of thousands of people every year.

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Practical tips for visiting The Grotto Tobermory To get to The Grotto in Tobermory, you'll need to hike about 30 minutes along the Bruce Trail. Be prepared with water, snacks, sunscreen and proper footwear. Remember to clean up any garbage you create and leave no trace. There are lots of garbage cans around!

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To avoid a long wait (which can reach up to two hours in high season), the best option is to leave for the grotto before 9 am so you are among the first to arrive in the morning. You can even arrive with the skippers on the first Motoscafisti boat from Marina Grande to the Blue Grotto in the morning.

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We do not recommend travelling to the park without a confirmed reservation. Driving in and dropping off visitors is not allowed.

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Grotto Falls This unpaved trail is longer than Laurel Falls, but there are not as many steep drop offs on the trail like Laurel Falls. Kids will love that they can walk behind the waterfall too.

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The hike is easy and you can easily do it on your own. The hike to the falls wasn't too hard. The only tricky part was crossing the river about 10-min into the hike.

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