Length: 3.98 mi
Est. time: 2h 18m
Gain: 1,888 ft
Loss: 149 ft
Max elev: 4,028 ft
Elevation profile
+1,888 ft gain · −149 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Laurel Falls Trailhead Parking Area (ParkingLot) · 39 accessible spaces
Elkmont Group Campground (Campground)
Hike to Laurel Falls
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.