Ramblings and images of some of the wonderful places we've visited
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Spruce Flats Falls - Great Smoky Mountains National Park
My daughter and I hiked the 1.7 mile round-trip trail from the Tremont office to Spruce Flats Falls in the middle of November 2016. I've hiked this trail several times in the past and posted about the April 2012 trip here, March 2015 here, March 2016 here, and June 2016 here. This was my first visit to the falls in Autumn and I was surprised how much water was still flowing. We hiked late in the afternoon and returned to the parking area at dusk. The trail has many roots and rocks to stumble over, so having a flashlight is imperative if there is a chance of returning in twilight. I still haven't explored downstream to find the lower waterfall.
Smoke from regional wildfires obscures the view
Still a lot of color in mid November
Still some nice views even with the smoke
Sun setting behind the mountain long before sunset
Another view
Trail washing out
View from the trail
A couple of drops make up the middle cascade
Water pouring over a rock ledge
Upper section of the waterfall
Entry to Great Smoky Mountains National Park is free.
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