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  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  5. Elkmont
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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 13, 2019
Jackie Brem
Beautiful falls!
Sep 25, 2019
Lanny N Donna Holbrook
2019
Sep 25, 2019
Sydney Herron
Sep 21, 2019
William Coley
Sep 18, 2019
J L
Sep 2, 2019
Brandy Meeks
Aug 27, 2019
Kev pat
Aug 18, 2019
Liza Helling
About a 40 minute hike to the falls. While the path is paved, there are holes and it's uneven at times.

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