Gatlinburg also offers lots of hiking trails for people who love the outdoors. There are over 800 miles of trails throughout Gatlinburg and the Pigeon Forge area of the Smokey Mountain National Park. Laurel Falls hiking trail is 2.6 miles round trip. This is a very easy trail to hike.At the end of this trail there is a 60 foot high waterfall called "Laurel Falls". Its the most popular hike in the National park.
Choosing the best time to visit depends mostly on whether you have come for hiking, viewing waterfalls or winter activities. Summer is generally fairly hot and dry, while spring and fall are more variable with comfortable temperatures. Winter means snowy trails and frozen waterfalls. The park is busiest in July and August, when the days are warm, nights are starry, rivers and lakes are just warm enough for swimming and most hikes are clear of snow. Yosemite receives 3.9 million visitors a year.
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