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Laurel Falls (Smokies)

Near Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Height80 ft
AccessShort walk
Trail2.6 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring–fall

Laurel Falls (Smokies) is a 80-ft waterfall near Gatlinburg, Tennessee, with short walk access (2.6 mi round trip). a paved walk to an 80-ft fall, the most popular in the Smokies. Best season: Spring–fall.

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This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.

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