Hike

Laurel River Trail

Near Piney Mountain

3.6 mi one way · 329 ft climb · 1,620 ft high point

NC · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Laurel River Trail runs 3.6 miles one way.

Elevation

101 ft of gain and 329 ft of descent.

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Baxter Creek Trail
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- Camp under a mile away
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NC · Camp under a mile away
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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

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Today89°65°Patchy Fog
Sat88°64°Areas Of Fog
Sun87°64°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon86°63°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue84°61°Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed78°58°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Today: Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 0 to 5 mph NW

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Laurel River Trail

About this hike

Elevation

Camp near here

Rocky Bluff Campground

More hikes nearby

Baxter Creek Trail

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Laurel Gap Trail

Laurel Loop Trail

Flat Laurel Creek Trail

Laurel Ridge Trail

Highlights

Map

Rocky Bluff Campground

Paint Creek Campground

Appalachian Trail

Big Butt Trail

Lover's Leap Trail

Craven Gap

Elk Pen Trail

Cell coverage here

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Laurel Gap Trail

Laurel Loop Trail

Flat Laurel Creek Trail

Laurel Ridge Trail

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