The best waterfall hikes and walks in the Appalachian Mountains
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Intermediate
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2. Laurel Falls Trail — Great Smoky Mountains National Park
4.01km
01:10
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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3. Rainbow Falls Trail — Great Smoky Mountains National Park
8.71km
03:05
530m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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5. Rose River Falls loop — Shenandoah National Park
5.97km
02:18
280m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Intermediate
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