Is Grotto Falls safe for kids?

Grotto Falls Grotto Falls is another great kid friendly trail in the Smoky Mountains! Grotto Falls is a 25-foot-high waterfall that you can get to from hiking the Trillium Gap Trail. The distance to the waterfall and back is 2.6 miles and considered moderate in difficulty.



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Laurel Falls There is a steep drop on one side of the path however, so keep an eye on younger children. Families with older children can try to climb down to the lower pools, but families with little ones should stay up top and on the trail.

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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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TIPS FOR HIKING SEVEN FALLS WITH KIDS If you are capable, walk the path to the falls instead of tram so you can stop at the creek or take pictures in the canyon along the way. This excursion can take a half day, so check out what to pack for a hike with kids so you have all of the day hike essentials.

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