Spruce Flats Falls Trail

Distance: 1.45 miles roundtrip

Time: 2 hours

Difficulty: Easty-to-Moderate; hiking poles recommended

Starting Point: Lumber Ridge Trailhead at the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont

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Spruce Flats Falls Trail

You'll start at the Lumber Ridge trailhead at the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont.  Follow the gravel road up to the housing area and look for the "Falls Trail" marker.  This is a bit tricky to find.

Spruce Flats Falls Trail

Climb to a crest where you'll have partial views of Blanket Mountain. Here the trail heads downhill towards the falls.

Spruce Flats Falls Trail

Upon reaching Spruce Flats Falls, notice the four tiers, with the tallest reaching over 20 feet. Wade in the small or large pools at the bottom of each tier and keep an eye out for salamanders. 

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