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  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
Shared by:
Mike Teeter

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Jun 11, 2024
Nole Birchhurst
May 16, 2024
Kylie Willis
2.5 miles. Bear cubs and momma. Auttie meltdown. Quinn ecstatic
May 5, 2024
Gabriel Fernandez
Apr 29, 2024
Lisa Torres
Nice healthy hike! Very pretty! Jacob slept in stroller! Glad we got to go as will be closed to redo path that is very bumpy but paved
Apr 11, 2024
Emily Teague
Nov 6, 2023
Honey Stones
Nov 2, 2023
Theresa Buck
Chunky, uneven pavement, easy hike for novices with pretty tree views. Can see how this trail can get crowded during peak time.
Sep 5, 2023
Aaron Fagerwick

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