Laurel Falls Great Smoky Mountains

Laurel Falls Trailhead

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(1.6K) · Hiking area in Gatlinburg, United States
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Nov 10, 2024
My first hike!! It was nice and exciting! Perfect amount of difficulty for us. Beautiful reward to see the waterfall. We loved it.Full review by Amy S
Nov 8, 2024
This is a trail alongside the fighting creek gap road in the great smoky mountain area. It is a easy trail with around 400 feet if elevation gain. The trail is asphalt paved general with some rocky …Full review by sainbasha
Oct 21, 2024
We hiked this trail in Oct 2024. There is minimal parking - this was an issue - we drove about a half mile down the road. There were about 5 spots where we parked. It was about a 3.6 mile round…Full review by Bennie C
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Can you swim at Laurel Falls
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The pool of water is not deep or wide enough from the falls. Midnight Hole is a popular spot but people have drowned there.
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Answer by Janet W · May 7, 2021
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Are the trails dog friendly?
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No Dogs are only allowed on the Gatlinburg Trail and the Oconaluftee River Trail and must be on a leash no longer than 6'. Dogs can walk on a leash in the parking areas.
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Answer by Janet W · Mar 9, 2021
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Hi! I plan to hike the falls in february. We like the colder weather! Is their a place for a picnic or not recommended due to the …
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Hi! I plan to hike the falls in february. We like the colder weather! Is their a place for a picnic or not recommended due to the wildlife?
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Great question. I do recall some picnic tables at base of trail so they should be available in Feb
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How long should you plan on on doing this hike ?
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Yes go very early, the earlier the better. And it’s about 2hrs total. It all depends on how long you stay at the falls.
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Is this trail paved? We have a 3 month old and a 3 year old and we’re wondering if this trail is stroller friendly? Or if there …
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Is this trail paved? We have a 3 month old and a 3 year old and we’re wondering if this trail is stroller friendly? Or if there are any known trails that are stroller friendly? Please help!
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As others say, trail is not really stroller friendly BUT people do take strollers on the trail. The area around the falls us quite small, so that is also a problem when you have a stroller. …
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As others say, trail is not really stroller friendly BUT people do take strollers on the trail. The area around the falls us quite small, so that is also a problem when you have a stroller. The trail also has many drop off areas and you will need to keep a close eye on your 3 year old. The Sugarland Valley Nature Trail which is on Newfound Gap Road about .5 miles from the Sugarland Visitor Center. It is a paved trail suitable for wheel chairs so the trail is in great condition and flat. You will see views of the river. The Gatlinburg Trail is a very nice walk. The trail is not paved but is in very good shape. It is located at the very end of River Road in Gatlinburg just before entering the park. The trail has one small incline but nothing kids/stroller could not handle. The river views are very pretty.
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