Rainbow Falls in The Great Smoky Mountains
Rainbow Falls is a stunning 80 ft waterfall!
Abrams Falls
Waterfall in The Great Smoky Mountains
Grotto Falls
Walk behind the waterfall!
Went on a tour of the Tuckaleechee Caverns today! Such a fascinating place and well worth a visit. The waterfall was one of my favorite highlights.
Oh — and if you go, buy some of their homemade fudge on your way out…it is amazing!
Have you been to Anakeesta?! Fun for kids of all ages!
Grotto Falls...you can actually walk right behind the cascading waterfall!
Grotto Falls...you can walk right behind the cascading waterfall!
Remember Zoltar in the movie "Big?" You can get your fortune told in Gatlinburg too!
At Grotto Falls you can walk right behind the cascading waterfall! The hike is about 2.8 miles and they recommend you leave 2-3 hours to complete the hike. If you're experienced hikers, you'll be able to do in a lot less. I wouldn't call my husband and I seasoned hikers, but we are both runners and we were up and back in an hour and a half hiking time.
Rainbow Falls is a stunning 80-foot waterfall! The hike up is 5.4 miles, has an elevation gain of about 1500 ft and it's considered a difficult hike. It's suggested you give yourself 3-5 hours to do the hike, out and back. However, if you are a seasoned hiker, you'll be able to do it in less time. It took us 2 hours and 19 minutes. Make sure to wear good hiking shoes...no sandals or flip flops!
We saw a mama bear and her cubs on our hike to Rainbow Falls. Our camera was zoomed in. We moved up the trail to give Mama space. They are beautiful creatures. But remember, we are in their habitat. Give them room and don't get close!
Lookout Lodge...a Gatlinburg cabin rental, perfect for your mountain vacation!
If you are planning a trip to the Smoky Mountains, we'd love for you to check out our Gatlinburg cabin! Availability can be found on our airbnb link: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/50115370