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Spruce Flats Falls Bandana – Click to Enlarge<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Walker Valley is home to miles of trails, beautiful cascades and waterfalls, and amazing biodiversity. On Friday, September 29, you’re invited to the Tremont area to explore and celebrate our trails.<\/p>\n

Stop by the Tremont Visitor\u2019s Center at 9275 Tremont Road for helpful information about the valley, pick up hiking guides and trail maps, grab some complimentary granola bars, and shop our selection of Smokies and Tremont merchandise – all regular-priced items in the Visitor\u2019s Center will be 15% off!<\/p>\n

For one day only, get your Spruce Flats Falls bandana, one of our best-selling items, for just $5.<\/p>\n

Want to hike with Tremont staff? We’re leading guided hikes to Spruce Flats Falls, where we’ll point out some of our favorite features of the trail and the ecosystem that surrounds it. These hikes are free to attend, but there is limited capacity. Sign up for a time slot to reserve your spot:<\/p>\n

Sign up for the 11 a.m. hike<\/a> | 2 p.m. hike FULL<\/p>\n

The\u00a0hike\u00a0to Spruce Flats Falls is about 1.5-2 miles round trip\u00a0and is considered to be moderate in difficulty\u00a0with\u00a0elevation gain and rocky terrain. We will take\u00a0plenty of breaks to enjoy our surroundings and natural features of the\u00a0hike. If you have any concerns about your physical ability to do this hike, please contact us<\/a> in advance.<\/p>\n

Proceeds from purchases in the Visitor’s Center support Tremont\u2019s mission to connect people with nature.<\/p>\n

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