Fall is coming hot and heavy, it’s on its way to Tennessee and will soon take over the whole of the Volunteer State with stunning colors of orange, yellow and brown. There’s nothing like spending the chilly edge of the year in the heart of the American South. It’s not too cold, not too warm, and perfect for a quick hike through the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. If you haven’t been to Laurel Falls, by way of Laurel Falls Trail, then it’s a must-visit as soon as possible. What better way to start out the season?
Tim Lumley - Flickr The Great Smoky Mountains are stunning all year ‘round, but it’s really in the autumn that they show out. The mountains are suddenly taken with flaming colors and beautiful, expansive vistas
smuzz - Flickr Laurel Falls can be accessed from Laurel Falls trail, and is located toward Cades Cove from the popular Sugarlands Visitor Center.
Carla F - TripAdvisor The falls are an impressive 80 feet high, and are named for the evergreen mountain laurel shrub. It blooms along the trail and falls in May, and makes for a stunning springtime view.
TripAdvisor/BeaAlby Of course, it’s the autumn that really takes the cake. Here you can see how the falls present during the green of spring and summer…
toastal_OLD - Flickr …but it’s the transformation of autumn that really makes our hearts happy.
Michael Hicks - Flickr Laurel Falls is made up of an upper and lower section, and remains one of the most popular sites in the park. If you’re looking to visit, know that parking is limited and you’ll want to show up on off-hours.
Laurel Falls Trail just might be the place to indulge. The roundtrip hike to the falls is 2.6 miles, and is considered moderately difficult. If you have two hours to spare, it’s a beautiful way to spend the day. You can learn more about Laurel Falls Trail by way of the National Park Service, if you’re looking.
Tim Lumley - Flickr
The Great Smoky Mountains are stunning all year ‘round, but it’s really in the autumn that they show out. The mountains are suddenly taken with flaming colors and beautiful, expansive vistas
smuzz - Flickr
Laurel Falls can be accessed from Laurel Falls trail, and is located toward Cades Cove from the popular Sugarlands Visitor Center.
Carla F - TripAdvisor
The falls are an impressive 80 feet high, and are named for the evergreen mountain laurel shrub. It blooms along the trail and falls in May, and makes for a stunning springtime view.
TripAdvisor/BeaAlby
Of course, it’s the autumn that really takes the cake. Here you can see how the falls present during the green of spring and summer…
toastal_OLD - Flickr
…but it’s the transformation of autumn that really makes our hearts happy.
Michael Hicks - Flickr
Laurel Falls is made up of an upper and lower section, and remains one of the most popular sites in the park. If you’re looking to visit, know that parking is limited and you’ll want to show up on off-hours.
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Address: Laurel Falls Trail, Sevierville, TN 37862, USA
