Point of interest
Laurel Falls Trail
133 locals recommend,
Location
Laurel Falls Trail
TN
Tips from locals
Short relaxing hike, approximately a 1.3-mile walk. It's a beautiful drive to the trailhead.
Easy 2.4-mile round trip hike to beautiful falls. A nice day of hiking could start with a morning hike to Laurel Falls (to beat the crowds), a driving stop by the Sinks, a picnic lunch either at the Sinks or Metcalf Bottoms picnic area, and finally the Metcalf Bottoms hike to the schoolhouse (and possibly on to the old Walker Sisters' home if you still have the energy!).
Easy 2.4-mile round trip hike to beautiful falls. A nice day of hiking could start with a morning hike to Laurel Falls (to beat the crowds), a driving stop by the Sinks, a picnic lunch either at the Sinks or Metcalf Bottoms picnic area, and finally the Metcalf Bottoms hike to the schoolhouse (and po…
The roundtrip distance to the waterfall is 2.6 miles and the hike is considered moderate in difficulty. It takes about 2 hours to hike to the waterfall and back.
Distance: 2.6 mi round trip Level: Beginner Elevation Gain: 314 ft **Recommended Guest Tip: arrive early, not a lot of parking area, it does get busy during the warmer seasons