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.

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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