Big Laurel Falls
Hot Springs
moderate · 2.8 mi · +650 ft · ~1h 30m · 45 min from downtown
Features: waterfall, swimming hole, rocky
Big Laurel Falls is a moderate 2.8-mile hike in Hot Springs, about 45 min from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h 30m with 650 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Short but steep descent to a beautiful waterfall and swimming hole.
Trailhead
35.8234, -82.7456
Make a day of it
- Mad Co. Brew House (Restaurants, ★ 4.7) — 3.9 mi from the trailhead
- Zadie's Market Marshall (Restaurants, ★ 4.8) — 3.9 mi from the trailhead
- Bonnie and Clyde's Appalachian cuisine (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 4.5 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Big Laurel Falls take?
About 1h 30m for the 2.8-mile hike, with 650 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Big Laurel Falls?
It's rated moderate: 2.8 miles with 650 ft of climbing.
How far is Big Laurel Falls from Asheville?
About 45 min by car from downtown Asheville, in Hot Springs.
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- Douglas Falls Trail: moderate · 2 mi · +400 ft · ~1h · 35 min from downtown · Dog friendly
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