Great Smoky Mountains National Park hikers looking to explore Laurel Falls Trail will have to find another option over the next year and a half. The popular trail will close in January for major ...

The National ... of Great Smoky Mountains National Park,” said Acting Superintendent Boone Vandzura. “The rehabilitation will provide for greater safety and an enhanced visitor experience.

While Laurel Falls will be closed during this time, the National Park Service encourages visitors to the area to explore one ...

The most popular trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is closing and won’t reopen until mid-2026, according to the ...

National Park Service photo The most popular trail in Great Smoky ... to the Cove Mountain area. ... By the early 1960s, Laurel Falls had become a popular hiking destination for visitors and ...