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Laurel Falls

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Laurel Falls

Name: Laurel Falls
Rating: 2

Recommended by 18 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Location: Sevier County, Tennessee, United States

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1. 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.

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2. Laurel Falls loop from Townsend

2.41km

00:42

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Sugarland Mountain Trailhead – Laurel Falls loop from Townsend

13.4km

04:14

550m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Alex

August 23, 2022

Laurel Falls are certainly amongst the most popular hikes in GSMNP. The falls are beautiful (depending on their volume) and fairly easy to reach. It’s an out-and-back-trail with only about 2.5 mi and 400 ft elevation gain. The trail conditions and the terrain are easier to manage than most of the other trails in the park - but even on paved paths I personally prefer and recommend sturdier than flipflops (which you can see fairly often on this trail) because maybe you want to explore the falls a bit. The trailhead is located at Little River Gorge Road only 5 mi away from the Sugarlands Visitor Center and is one of the most recommended trails from the NP staff which results in many people on the trail and many, many cars at the trailhead. Especially popular is this trail amongst families with children. I personally would visit Laurel Falls only early in the morning (when most people are still busy with breakfast) or in the late afternoon/early evening (dinner ;).

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Elevation 820 m

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Location: Sevier County, Tennessee, United States

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Laurel Falls

1. Laurel Falls Trail — Great Smoky Mountains National Park

2. Laurel Falls loop from Townsend

3. Sugarland Mountain Trailhead – Laurel Falls loop from Townsend

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