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Laurel Falls Trail

Length: 3.98 mi

Est. time: 2h 18m

Gain: 1,888 ft

Loss: 149 ft

Max elev: 4,028 ft

Point-to-pointTrail class 3Asphalthike

Elevation profile

+1,888 ft gain · −149 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Laurel Falls Trailhead Parking Area (ParkingLot) · 39 accessible spaces

Elkmont Group Campground (Campground)

What to know

Hike to Laurel Falls

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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.

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