Spruce Mountain Trail,
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Located 28.0 miles from Hot Springs, North Carolina (NC)
4 Stars
2,960 Steps 1  (1.3 mi)
Trails National Parks Great Smoky Mountains Spruce Mountain Trail

Elevation

The Spruce Mountain Trail has a maximum elevation of 5,561 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,843 ft. and an elevation range of 718 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.3 mi4,843 ft5,561 ft718 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
51 min59.0708 ft46 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
41 min3.846 ft708 ft
Data Accuracy
4 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Spruce Mountain Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Mount Guyot, TN
  2. North Topo Map: Luftee Knob, NC
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Cove Creek Gap, NC
  4. West Topo Map: Smokemont, NC
  5. Topo Map: Bunches Bald, NC
  6. East Topo Map: Dellwood, NC
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Whittier, NC
  8. South Topo Map: Sylva North, NC
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Hazelwood, NC

FAQ

What is the length of the Spruce Mountain Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.3 miles (2.0 km) or 2,960 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Spruce Mountain Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 51 minutes in one direction and in 41 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.