Laurel Run Trail is a 4.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Church Hill, Tennessee that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
kid friendly
birding
hiking
nature trips
trail running
walking
forest
river
views
waterfall
wild flowers
wildlife
muddy
Set along the beautiful and serene Holston River, this 440 acre park was the backdrop for the 1984 movie, The River, starring Mel Gibson and Sissy Spacek. After the conclusion of the movie the property was ceded to Hawkins County.
Great little hike with a couple of nice waterfalls.
Great little trail with a few hidden gems. This trail can be very challenging in Spring or Winter when water levels are up. There are a few Creek crossings depending on how far you go and if you seek the lesser known Kiner Falls or Logger Falls. Overall great scenery with high chance of seeing a deer and maybe a black bear.
The trail has improved over the years. It is well maintained and is a great trail for beginners. There are 2 spots on the main trail going towards the waterfall that are steep for those that may have trouble with walking up, but besides that it's an amazing and beautiful location. Also great for Dogs as long as you keep them on a leash they are allowed. If you're wanting to see the waterfall at its best go a day or two after a good rainfall.
Well maintained trail, great hike for family and dogs. Waterfall is very dependent on rainfall. May try to go back after a good rain.
It would be nice to actually see something than the same pictures over and over again a hundred times and this is for everyone trail that ive looked at so far. Learn how to take better pictures that will actually get people interested in going there.
Go right after it rains so the waterfalls are impressive.
I love this trail. The waterfall is very pretty and most definitely take a DSLR camera to make the most of it. I would call this an easy to moderate trail. Pretty popular. I've hiked this trail early spring and fall. Very nice.
Beautiful hike and waterfall, not incredibly difficult.
great trail with beautiful scenery. we will be back!
Very nice. The scent of wild jasmine was intoxicating.
Nice hike with wildflowers, creeks, waterfalls and even a very long black snake
We loved that it's close to home, a hike not too short of long, the waterfall and park are beautiful. We took our pup and he loved it as much as we did! So worth going to and great for kids too!
Good short trip
Really enjoyed this trail with my kiddos. Had a lot of fun and definitely would like to go back again soon.
beautiful area and we saw a few extra waterfalls on past the main three falls. enjoyed the new bridge and rocks to cross the creek
Great little hike
Great hike, there were a lot of things to explore
It's very peaceful and beautiful place
Moderate hike to the cascade waterfall along the creek. There were a few wildflowers. We went beyond the waterfall on the trail toward Bays Mountain about a mile. The trail leaves the creek at a cutback not far after a second cascade. Saw some old farmhouses along the way.
Great little 2 mile trek to and from your car. A small but perfect waterfall is about a mile up the trail for you to cool off in. It's great for all ages
Quick and easy hike. Just one small creek you have to cross and it's almost impossible to not get your feet wet. Kids will love this trail especially since there's a playground at Laurel Run park.
beautiful, not too hard or too long.
Scenic and a pretty simple hike
Visited in March, easy walk up an old service road to the first two falls. Pretty views of the river and plenty of cascades too. Be forewarned road is not gravel, was very muddy and slippery. Looking forward to revisiting and seeing the other falls and heading into Bays
Visited laurel run park in March, old service road most of the way up but not gravel, may be pretty muddy and slick depending on recent weather. easy incline up to the first two falls, which are small but very pretty. plenty of pretty cascades the whole way too. Look forward to going back for the other falls and plan to go into Bays
Have hiked this trail several times in each season. It's a great quick getaway. The fall is nice and there are three more accessible falls you can hike to on above the main fall
Hiked this trail with my three sons (9,7,5). They loved the waterfalls and the abandoned shacks along the trail. We went about two miles out and back. A nice, easy trail, well marked though it gets a little narrower as you get more into the Bay Mountain area. The camping and playground in the park are also really nice.
Not a bad trail. Fairly easy to reach the first two falls, slight incline, a creek crossing and some rocks. The third set of falls, Logger Falls, is a little more challenging to reach. Basically, you rock hop all the way to the falls but its well worth the hike. Only other issue I had is the trails are poorly marked and the signs have been removed
Nice easy creek trail for the quick day-trip with family. Several small waterfalls and rock ledges along the creek make for a scenic hike. Old, creepy cabins are scattered along the trail which my dog was quite interested in exploring. Park is very well kept. Will go back for sure!