I imagine everyone is missing Laurel Falls this summer. The trail construction and viewing platform are moving along but opening date is still a ways off. Hope it is sooner than next summer. #waterfall #smokymountains #hiking #gatlinburg | Smoky Mountain Wildlife

Laurel Falls is consistently one of the most popular and most hiked trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It can be kind of annoying to share the trails with hundreds of people… So here are 3 ways to avoid the crowds!! (These tips apply to other popular trails in the park, too ☺️) ~ Arrive before 8AM. Laurel Falls’ trailhead parking lot is so small, so it commonly fills up by 8AM. Arrive before then to ensure you get a parking spot. I’d recommend camping at Elkmont the night before beca

Happy Waterfall Wednesday! Nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Laurel Falls is a dazzling 80-foot cascade. Named for the mountain laurel along its trail, this easy 2.6-mile round trip is a favorite for families and hikers. Ready for a misty marvel that rejuvenates the soul? Laurel Falls awaits your discovery. 🍃✨ #WaterfallWednesday #SmokyMountains #LaurelFalls #HikingAdventures #NatureLovers #TennesseeTrails #GreatOutdoors #ExploreTN | MobileBrochure

Take the 1.5 mile round trip hike to Big Laurel Falls, located on Forest Service Road 67 out past Standing Indian campground. Then head to Mooney Falls for a 1-2 waterfall day! Directions and info on our website at www.VisitFranklinNC.com #franklinncchamber #visitfranklinnc #yourgatewaytoadventure #franklinnc #biglaurelfalls #828isgreat #northcarolina #visitnc #exploringwnc #waterfallwednesday | Franklin, NC Chamber of Commerce

Big Laurel Falls is a very impressive waterfall on the trail to Virgin Falls. It is part of Scott's Gulf Wilderness State Park. #outdooradventuresintennessee #simplelifebigadventures #Tennessee #exploretennessee #tennesseewaterfalls #tnstateparks #DiscoverTennessee #scottsgulf #hike ##hiking #waterfalls #waterfall Simple Life, Big Adventures | Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee

Laurel Falls is an 80' waterfall in Dayton, Tennessee. It is part of Cumberland Trail Justin P. Wilson State Park. It is about a 4.5 mile round trip to visit Laurel Falls. #Tennessee #waterfall #waterfalls #hike #hiking #cumberlandtrail #laurelfalls | Outdoor Adventures in Tennessee