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== Trail Overview ==
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The Appalachian Trail travels through Laurel Fork Gorge, rarely straying far from Laurel Fork Creek. Probably the most popular hiking destination is Laurel Fork Falls, a 50' cascading waterfall. There are AT access points at both the NW end of the gorge (Hampton) and SE (Dennis Cove).  


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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== Typical Conditions ==
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== Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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== Misc. Information ==
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== Maps ==
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== Photos ==
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Revision as of 09:50, 20 May 2011


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Trail Name Laurel Fork Gorge
Nearest City Hampton
State Tennessee
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Difficulty Rating Moderate
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Nearest Medical Elizabethton, TN
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Trail Overview

The Appalachian Trail travels through Laurel Fork Gorge, rarely straying far from Laurel Fork Creek. Probably the most popular hiking destination is Laurel Fork Falls, a 50' cascading waterfall. There are AT access points at both the NW end of the gorge (Hampton) and SE (Dennis Cove).

How to get there

Hampton

Dennis Cove

  1. From Elizabethton, go southeast on US 321 through Hampton for .8 miles
  2. Turn right (south) on FR 50 (Dennis Cove Road) and travel 2(?) miles
  3. Look for AT access parking area on your left

Route Description

Typical Conditions

Fees, Permits, etc.

Per-vehicle use fee

After the Hike

Misc. Information

Maps

Photos