Laurel Fork Trail   I have been hiking this trail for 20 years. It has many waterfalls and plenty of black@blueberry picking spots. If you love hiking, you can't go wrong with this trail. Says Gregory Walsh Not normally hikers, and middle aged, this trail was a killer. We had a great time, and the scenery was beautiful, but we were worn out. We ran into a copperhead, twice, once on the way up, and again on the way down. Apparently he was guarding his territory. The     falls weren't as full as we hoped, but there has been a lack of rain in this area. The trail in some area's were a bit rough, steep, and dangerous, but at least we can say we made it. Says Trisha Outdoors people generally like this part of Tennessee. When was the last time you got out in nature a bit? Laurel Fork Trail in Carter County, Tennessee is a great place to go. Laurel Fork Trail is not very near Johnson City at all but it is a good trail. Getting to Wagner Branch from Laurel Fork Trail is simple, and you can take a little journey to Odom Trout Lake Dam if you're here at Laurel Fork Trail. Some close by water includes Moreland Branch, and get your heart pumping on the   fine whitewater of Doe River. Don’t forget to go to Frog Level while you're here at Laurel Fork Trail. While you're here at Laurel Fork Trail you will meet lots of folks from close by Roan Mountain, and Moreland Gap is a pleasant spot to explore. SUBMIT INPUT     Map Map Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Laurel Fork Trail.   Trails Near Laurel Fork Trail: Red Fork Falls Trail, Unicoi County , 14 miles away Limestone Cove Trail, Unicoi County , 16 miles away   Campgrounds Near Laurel Fork Trail: Moreland Gap Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Roan Mountain , 1 miles away Dennis Cove Campground, Carter County , 3 miles away Black Bear Resort, Hampton , 4 miles away Roan Mountain State Park, Roan Mountain , 4 miles away Apple House Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Elk Park , 5 miles away   Whitewater Near Laurel Fork Trail: Doe River, Carter County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 4.6 miles long (Crabtree to Blevins Bridge on Bear Gauge Road) Doe River - Laurel Fork, -blank- County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Dennis Cove to Hampton) Doe River, Carter County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.7 miles long (Blevins Bridge on Bear Cage Road to Highway 19E bridge) Watauga, Carter/ Washington County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 20.6 miles long (Watauga Reservoir to Boone Lake) Elk River, Carter County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 4.3 miles long (Route 2520 to US 321 bridge Close to Elk Mills)   Public Lands Near Laurel Fork Trail: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 49 miles away Roan Mountain State Park, Tennessee , 2 miles away Sycamore Shoals State Park, Tennessee , 9 miles away Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee , 12 miles away   Hotels Near Laurel Fork Trail: Jackalope's Mountain Lodge, Banner Elk , 13 miles away Banner Haven Bed And Breakfast, Banner Elk , 14 miles away Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk, Banner Elk , 15 miles away Blue Ridge Village, Banner Elk , 17 miles away Springmaid Mountain, Spruce Pine , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Laurel Fork Trail Watauga Lake, Carter County , 6 miles away Wildcat Lake, Avery County , 14 miles away South Holston Lake, Sullivan County , 17 miles away