Laurel Falls Trail

Sevierville, Tennessee

4.3/5

based on 15 reviews

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Distance

2.45 miles

Elevation Gain

314 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Added by Allison Herreid

Laurel Falls Trail is an easy hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Laurel Mountain and an 80-foot waterfall...no big deal! Go for sunrise or sunset to avoid the decent sized crowds, especially on the weekends.

This straightforward, yet scenic hike follows a paved trail to the falls, which is among the most popular in the park.

This trail can be especially crowded during the summer, so be sure to arrive early. Keep an eye out for a few steep drop-offs on either side of the trail along the way. There have also been black bear sightings in this area.

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Laurel Falls Trail Reviews

Maggie Donohoo

Laurel Falls Trail

04/09/19

Laurel Falls is a fun and easy hike for families, the elderly and those who want to see some decent views of the mountains and a waterfall. Beware, this hike is extremely crowded so I highly recommend you begin in the early morning or late afternoon. There is plenty of parking near the trailhead and the trail can be completed in about 60 minutes round-trip. It is also stroller friendly, well-marked and well-paved.

3.0

Ashley Grier

Laurel Falls Trail

08/07/18

Loved this hike! We were new to hiking but overall a pretty active family. We had no trouble at all on this hike and even made the climb to the bottom of the fall. Kids ages 8, 10, 11, 12. It was a little crowded. Would go earlier in the day next time.

5.0

Jake Knisley

Laurel Falls Trail

02/21/18

Moderately trafficked, easy trail. Paved, as others have said. My advice would be to use the kid carrier for little ones instead of a stroller. Pavement is narrow and eroded in some places. 2.5 year old did the hike on his own.

4.0

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