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Spruce Flats Falls, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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#9 of 14 in Nature in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Pack a towel and a bathing suit and hike through the woods toward Spruce Flats Falls, a nearly 9 m (30 ft) waterfall plunging into a shallow green pool of clear water. This moderate, 3.2 km (2 mi) round trip starts from the Tremont complex and leads uphill and downhill over some steep, rocky sections and exposed tree roots, especially in the final part of the hike. The trail tends to get slippery after rain, so watch your step and bring hiking poles. By using our Great Smoky Mountains National Park trip itinerary planning app , you can arrange your visit to Spruce Flats Falls and other attractions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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• By GoVols79

  My son and I hiked to Spruce Flats Falls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Parking for this trail is at Tremont Institute which is very close to the Townsend entrance of the park. The instit...  more »

• By 396clarev

  Great 2 mile in total loop on a well groomed trail. Loved the hike & falls had a nice cool mist! It is family friendly but be weary if you have knee problems. Highly recommended & less traffic then ot...  more »

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• By liz

  Water along the whole hike. Great places to stop and explore or just sit and relax. Nice wide gravel path to walk along. Steady uphill hike but not too much for little hikers!

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• By L4ffing Dogg

  My second trail to falls, after completing the hike to Laurel Falls. Fairly secluded, not super long, but a fair exertion with some elevation gain toward the midpoint. Rocks and roots provided some challenge too. The falls were gorgeous! I saw butterflies, small fish and a small snake.

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