Laurel Fork / / John Muir Loop - Big South Fork
Loop traversing through lush creek valleys and across sandstone bluffs overlooking the gorge.
Hiking Easy
- Distance
- 38 km
- Ascent
- 889 m
- Descent
- 889 m
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 259 m
- High Point
- 490 m
- Gradient
- 7˚
Wander through the wild Cumberland Plateau protected under the Big South Fork National River and Recreation area. This route takes you through the Laurel Fork Creek drainage and across high sandstone bluffs. There a numerous overlooks along the route including Angel Falls overlook.
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Difficulty
Easy
Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Water features
- Forestry or heavy vegetation