Waterfall Hero Hikes: Laurel Run Falls (Holston)

Laurel Run Falls is a 12-foot waterfall on its namesake, a tributary of Holston River, in Hawkins County, Tennessee. The waterfall is located in Laurel Run Park.

Hike Length: 1.6 miles
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Location: Laurel Run Park
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around waterfalls are slippery. There is one crossing of Laurel Run that will be a wade in high water.
Trailhead GPS: 36.49661,-82.68050
Waterfall GPS: 36.48486,-82.67412

Directions:

From Kingsport, head south on US-11 west for about 8 miles and turn left on Goshen Valley Road and cross Holston River. In 0.9 miles, turn right on River Road and continue another 2 miles. Turn left on Laurel Run Park Road to enter the park and go another mile to the parking area.

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Hike Description:

Head past the restrooms and picnic area to pick up Laurel Run Trail, which follows its namesake upstream. At 0.6 miles, come to a crossing of Laurel Fork, which will be a wade in high water.