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Big Laurel Falls

Macon County, North Carolina

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Macon County, North Carolina
Access status
Trailhead parking identified; seasonal road closure applies
The walk
0.5 mile one way; about 1 mile return
Ground & access
USFS rates the walk easy to moderate and identifies a bridge crossing. Detailed surface and step information are not stated.
Official route and visitor information

In the Standing Indian Basin, find the trail sign on the right of Forest Road 67, five miles beyond the Backcountry Information Board. Cross the bridge and take the right fork toward Big Laurel Falls; the left fork goes to Timber Ridge Trail. The trail ends at the waterfall.

Plan your visit

Big Laurel Falls Trail #29 from Forest Road 67

USFS gives 0.5 mile one way. The roughly 1-mile return follows the same trail back, corroborated by the firsthand Asheville Trails route.

USFS rates the walk easy to moderate and identifies a bridge crossing. Detailed surface and step information are not stated.

Where to start

Asheville Trails documents trailhead parking off gravel Upper Nantahala Road/FR 67 at approximately 35.022000, -83.503567. Its firsthand guide reports free parking; follow current posted rules. The Forest Service places the trail sign five miles beyond the Backcountry Information Board.

Timing & water

USFS says seasonal road closures prevent vehicle access from December 31 to April 1. Check current road access before travel.

Before you go

Unknown: fees and reservation requirements are not stated.

Visitor information
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More waterfalls nearby

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

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Waterfall location

Macon County, North Carolina.

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