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  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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A wonderful family-friendly Waterfall hike. This Paved Trail travels 1.3 miles one way, and drops you off at the 80 foot high Laurel Falls. This is a great hike for those with strollers, and children.

Short Hike: Parking at trailhead - take the Laurel Falls Trail.

Family Friendly: Paved Trail.

Gem Type: Waterfall
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Mike Teeter

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Oct 9, 2022
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Great walk.
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Hillary, Penelope, and I completed in short fashion.
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Hill family trip 2022
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