Spruce Flats Falls, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The trail wasn't too busy and the weather was just right for hiking last Saturday. It's a short hike, but it's steep and has lots of rocks, twisted trees, and some spots where water crosses the trail. It's a moderate hike that can border difficult depending on the weather during the steep incline. It's one of my favorite hikes! I've hiked it several times. People of all ages hike this trail. Once you get to the falls it's well worth it.

This place was soooo beautiful. The fall colors made the lovely views even better. We passed a couple of guides with large groups of children and were great at sharing information. Everyone we passed was kind and the general atmosphere was upbeat. The trail itself is a bit tricky in parts so you need to be okay with inclines and possible slick areas. Walking sticks would probably help a lot. The great thing is that there are plenty of places to take a quick break without blocking the trail for others. Once you reach the falls, the breeze they bring is so refreshing and any direction you look is pretty incredible. The 2ish miles we hiked was very enjoyable and felt quite a bit shorter. I can't wait to visit again.