The best running trails in Big Laurel Branch Wilderness
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Last updated: October 23, 2025
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1. Appalachian Trail: Big Laurel Branch Wilderness section — Watauga Lake
10.8km
01:36
480m
480m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Laurel Falls via Hampton Blueline Trail — Pond Mountain Wilderness
7.53km
00:57
130m
130m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4. Appalachian Trail & Coon Den Falls Trail loop — Cherokee National Forest
5.67km
00:51
300m
300m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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