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Laurel Falls

DeKalb County, Alabama

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
DeKalb County, Alabama
Access status
Source-reviewed route and parking
The walk
About 3 miles for the described loop visiting both falls.
Ground & access
Uneven sandstone, roots, creek crossings and uphill sections. Park management calls the Laurel Falls approach rugged and moderate.
Reviewed visitor source

The firsthand Exploring Alabama route starts across the road from the Lost Falls Trailhead lot on the Orange Trail. It follows Blue along Laurel Creek to Lost Falls, then Red across the creek uphill to Orange. Turn west on Orange to reach the signed short spur to Laurel Falls, and continue on Orange back to the start. The park confirms Laurel Falls is on Laurel Creek off Orange.

Plan your visit

Lost Falls Trailhead loop through Lost and Laurel Falls

Three miles is the firsthand full Lost/Laurel loop. The park’s separate 0.75-mile distance starts at the Country Store, not this parking lot.

Uneven sandstone, roots, creek crossings and uphill sections. Park management calls the Laurel Falls approach rugged and moderate.

Where to start

Use Lost Falls Trailhead parking on DeSoto Parkway. The firsthand account locates it about half a mile beyond the campground entrance when approaching from Lookout Mountain Parkway.

Timing & water

Park management says most streams dry in summer; spring, late fall and winter usually have the most flow.

Before you go

Unknown: current fees or reservation requirements were not established in the reviewed source.

Visitor information
Visit sources

More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

Explore Alabama

Waterfall location

DeKalb County, Alabama.

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