Spruce Flats Falls Trail
terrainOutdoors - Waterfalls

Spruce Flats Falls Trail

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location_onGreat Smoky Mountains NP scheduleSunrise to Sunset timer1-2 hours
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Spruce Flats Falls is a moderate 2-mile roundtrip hike to a beautiful waterfall with a popular swimming hole. The trail is steep in places. Located in the Tremont area. One of the few places in the park where swimming is relatively safe.

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GSMNP Hiking Moderate Hike Swimming Waterfalls
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Address
Tremont, Great Smoky Mountains NP
schedule
Hours
Sunrise to Sunset
timer
Typical Visit
1-2 hours

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