Laurel Falls Trail Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains
easy · 2.6 mi · +400 ft · ~1h · 1h 25m from downtown
Features: waterfall, paved, popular, Smokies
Laurel Falls Trail Smokies is an easy 2.6-mile hike in Great Smoky Mountains, about 1h 25m from downtown Asheville. Plan on 1h with 400 ft of elevation gain.
Directions to the trailhead · Plan a full day around this hike
About the hike
Paved trail to an 80-foot waterfall, one of the most visited in the Smokies.
Trailhead
35.6612, -83.5834
Make a day of it
- Tennessee Cider Company (Breweries, ★ 4.8) — 5.3 mi from the trailhead
- The Appalachian (Restaurants, ★ 4.6) — 14.3 mi from the trailhead
- Native Brews Tap & Grill (Restaurants, ★ 4.4) — 19.1 mi from the trailhead
Questions
How long does Laurel Falls Trail Smokies take?
About 1h for the 2.6-mile hike, with 400 ft of elevation gain.
How hard is Laurel Falls Trail Smokies?
It's rated easy: 2.6 miles with 400 ft of climbing.
How far is Laurel Falls Trail Smokies from Asheville?
About 1h 25m by car from downtown Asheville, in Great Smoky Mountains.
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