Laurel Run Trail
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Trail Overview
When folks say they are going hiking at Laurel Run Park, they generally mean taking Kiner Hollow Trail up to the waterfalls. Kiner Hollow Trail is actually part of the Bays Mountain Park system, but the description and details will be maintained here.
How to get there
- Take Highway 11W through Church Hill.
- Turn left (south) at Goshen Valley Road.
- Cross the bridge over the Holston River.
- At just under a mile, turn left (east) at River Road.
- After just under two miles, veer left onto Laurel Run Park Road.
- Continue into the park (warning - several speed bumps after entering gate)
- Once the park road tees, turn right toward the amphitheater parking lot.
- Trailhead is past the shelters starting with the gravel road.
Route Description
Starting at the green "Walking Trail" sign, follow the gravel road around the bend and across the new footbridge (which greatly improves this stream crossing). Continue following the roadway up the hill. The tread will become very muddy in places - especially after rain even days before. The trail continues on the old logging road rising above the creek, and then coming back down. This second creek crossing does not have a bridge, thus is either rock hopping or wading. The trail then rises another ridge up to the lower falls (see photo to right). .... More to come - time for lunch.
Typical Conditions
Fees, Permits, etc.
None needed.
After the Hike
Misc. Information
Biking is allowed, but too difficult of a trail so never seen anyone on a bike.
Maps
Photos
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