We were fortunate enough to get to go to The Smokies for a long weekend over the July 4th holiday. After visiting Cades Cove on July 3rd Friday morning, we decided to hike to Spruce Flats Falls at Tremont. Spruce Flats Falls isn’t publicized in any of the National Park Service literature so if you want more details, be sure to search on the Internet. When you get to Tremont, you won’t even see a sign telling you how to get to the falls but the nice people in the gift shop can explain how to get there.
I had read several blogs and articles that said Spruce Flats Falls was a relatively easy 1-mile hike except for the last 2/10 of a mile or so. Let me say in no minced words, they lied. This hike is definitely more intense than some of the moderate trails like Laurel Falls and Grotto Falls but off and on rain made this hike even that much more difficult. But as you can see from the photo, if you don’t mind a short but difficult hike and some mud and slippery surfaces, then go for it. You won’t be disappointed.
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