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Laurel Falls, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

4.5

#2 of 15 in Nature in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Featuring numerous plunges and cascades, 24 m (80 ft) high Laurel Falls is divided into upper falls and lower falls sections with a walkway cutting through. The trail that runs through the falls provides an overlook. You can reach the falls, one of the most popular attractions in the park, from a 2.1 km (1.3 mi) paved hiking trail that is ranked easy to moderate--but take note that it is sometimes slippery. Be wary of the historic lookout tower at the end of the trail; it is considered too unsafe to climb. Make Laurel Falls a part of your Great Smoky Mountains National Park vacation plans using our Great Smoky Mountains National Park tour planner.

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4.7

By Frank D

I always wanted to see this waterfall and this year was the chance. One of my sisters brought it up and the other, none hiker sister, agreed. If she knew it was uphill almost the whole way, she...

I always wanted to see this waterfall and this year was the chance. One of my sisters brought it up and the other, none hiker sister, agreed. If she knew it was uphill almost the whole way, she... more »
By RedMountainMama

Really wish we hadn’t done this hike. Yes, it’s only 1.3 miles up and 1.3 back, but it’s ALL UPHILL to get to waterfall. The path is paved, but very narrow in places so you have to step off when you..... more

Really wish we hadn’t done this hike. Yes, it’s only 1.3 miles up and 1.3 back, but it’s ALL UPHILL to get to waterfall. The path is paved, but very narrow in places so you have to step off when you..... more »

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By Dave Johnston

Moderately difficult hike into a picturesque waterfall. It is somewhat unique that the pathway crosses at about the midway point of the falls, allowing you to see both up and down on the waterfall.

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By Ty A

Laurel Falls destination was only 1.2 miles to get to. So the walk wasn’t terrible at all compared to some locations.

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