460 – Laurel Falls

Accessibility – Easy+

Height – 40-50′

Distance – 0.25 (out and back)

Beauty – 6

Photo rating – 6

Solitude – 3

GPS Info: LAT 36.35314 LONG -81.85334

Last Updated – 03-10-2019


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Laurel Falls (also known as Trashcan Falls is located on Laurel Creek a short distance upstream from US321. There is a parking area on the right 0.1 of a mile past Laurel Creek Road. The hike is on the other side of US321, not the side with the Watauga River.  The trail to the falls is easy to follow.

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