Name: Spruce Flats Falls Trail
Rating: 3.8

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3.8 from 5 votes

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in Tremont

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3.8 from 5 votes

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#5

in Tremont

#379

in North Carolina

#19,936

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Spruce Flats Falls, early Fall. Smoky Moments Photography

Oct 5, 2017 near Gatlinburg, TN

We had the falls to ourselves! Will definitely come back when warmer so kids can play in the water. Gorgeous! Well worth the short hike!

Mar 17, 2018 near Gatlinburg, TN

Spruce Flats Falls makes the trip worth it.

Dec 19, 2016 near Gatlinburg, TN

Spruce Flats Falls takes on a new character when water levels are low.

Apr 15, 2017 near Gatlinburg, TN

This is looking down the creek toward the road.

Dec 19, 2016 near Gatlinburg, TN

A view of the mountains along the Middle Prong watershed was hidden in low-hanging clouds on this day.

Dec 19, 2016 near Gatlinburg, TN

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Sep 11, 2023

Scott Waters

May 22, 2021

Wendy Mueller

Such a pretty hike. Beautiful waterfall. Somewhat difficult. Rocks and tree roots. Some narrow path areas. Steep in a couple areas. Loved it :) — 1h 20m

Aug 18, 2020

Joe Williams

Aug 18, 2020

Darryll Tedford

Rugged little trail. — 1h 00m

Aug 5, 2020

Jodi Lynn

Jun 27, 2020

Avis Rodriguez

Hike through the forest across rocks and creeks to the Falls. Has an area to climb up and swim — 17h 00m

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