The Underrated Tennessee Spring That Just Might Be Your New Favorite Summer Destination
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Meghan Kraft
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It’s summertime, and that means all sorts of fun in the sun as we soak up the beauty of Tennessee’s southern sunshine. Whether you’re a big fan of hiking, secret waterfalls, or simply cuddling up with a good book in a Johnson City coffee shop, we have you covered. As the days get longer, though, you may find yourself yearning for a bit of adventure…and a visit to Spruce Fall Flats may be just what you’re looking for. Have you been?
Spruce Flats Falls is located in Tremont, Tennessee, a facet of the highly popular Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
You can begin your trek to the falls at the Great Smoky Mountains Institute, located in the heart of Tremont. The trail is only two miles, known to locals for its fairly moderate difficulty level and popularity amongst student groups.
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If you visit, make sure that you come prepared for some rocky outcroppings and steep sections, especially when you begin the final descent to Spruce Flats Falls. The trail is very lightly trafficked, so you'll have the chance to truly invest in the peaceful beauty of the park.
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If you have a couple of tiny adventurers, make sure that they understand the demands and difficulty of hiking a lesser-known trail in the heart of the park. It can be incredibly beautiful and enlightening for younger ones, igniting a newfound joy in nature and a healthy obsession with the Tennessee wilderness.
The falls themselves fall roughly thirty-feet down a rocky outcropping culminating in a crystal clear plunge pool at its foot.
What do you say? Would you visit for yourself, are you up for the hike? We're right in the heart of summer, so it may be about time to head on over to the heart of east Tennessee for a bit of fun in the great outdoors.
You can take a minute to experience the falls through video, below:
You can continue to experience Tennessee with a step back in (creepy) time…
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