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Spruce Flats Falls, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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#9 of 15 in Nature in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Waterfall · Hidden Gem · Nature / 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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  • 4 of us, all between 60-70 hiked this. Online said it was a moderate trail with some challenging sections. We’re not mountain trail climbers but wanted to experience the Smoky Mountains and a... 
    4 of us, all between 60-70 hiked this. Online said it was a moderate trail with some challenging sections. We’re not mountain trail climbers but wanted to experience the Smoky Mountains and a...  more »
  • Nice falls without the major crowds. Hiked here with family including a 6 and 8 year old. Keep an eye on the little ones because there are some steep dropoffs on the trail, however we had no major.....  more
    Nice falls without the major crowds. Hiked here with family including a 6 and 8 year old. Keep an eye on the little ones because there are some steep dropoffs on the trail, however we had no major.....  more »
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  • The trail wasn't too busy and the weather was just right for hiking last Saturday. It's a short hike, but it's steep and has lots of rocks, twisted trees, and some spots where water crosses the trail. It's a moderate hike that can border difficult depending on the weather during the steep incline. It's one of my favorite hikes! I've hiked it several times. People of all ages hike this trail. Once you get to the falls it's well worth it.
  • This place was soooo beautiful. The fall colors made the lovely views even better. We passed a couple of guides with large groups of children and were great at sharing information. Everyone we passed was kind and the general atmosphere was upbeat. The trail itself is a bit tricky in parts so you need to be okay with inclines and possible slick areas. Walking sticks would probably help a lot. The great thing is that there are plenty of places to take a quick break without blocking the trail for others. Once you reach the falls, the breeze they bring is so refreshing and any direction you look is pretty incredible. The 2ish miles we hiked was very enjoyable and felt quite a bit shorter. I can't wait to visit again.

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