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Laurel Creek Trail, Hot Springs, NC
Laurel River Trail Out and Back
Meeting Point: Trailhead at parking lot.
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
General Location: North of Marshall, East of Hot Springs
Parking URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Phydf18J1yja3omM6
Parking Address: 1 NC-208, Marshall, NC 28753
Parking Notes: Plenty of parking in the gravel parking lot at the trailhead. If you'd like to carpool, comment in the event and talk with others.
Miles from Downtown Asheville: 30
Hike: 5 miles Total
2 1/2 miles in
2 1/2 miles out
Possible add-on hike to French Broad River 7.2 total
Elevation Gain: 354
Trail Type: Out and Back
Difficulty Level: Easy
AllTrails URL: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/laurel-river-trail?u=i&sh=nnvj4c
Restrooms: None
Cell Service Availability: Limited
Dogs Allowed: No
Bring: Water, snacks, hiking poles
Comments:
This is a beautiful, easy trail, with a caveat: there are sections that are very rocky and rooty, requiring concentration on foot placement. Lunch afterwards in Hot Springs.
No Dogs
Bring water, snacks, hiking poles
*Legal Disclaimer: This event involves hiking, which may be physically taxing and involve some risks to participants and their property. Neither the event host nor group can assure participants' safety or eliminate all risks. Participants are responsible for their own safety, and they affirm that they have the necessary skills, physical conditioning, and equipment to safely participate in the event. Participants assume full responsibility for any injuries, damages, or losses.
All hikes are at your own risk. You are responsible for your OWN safety and adequate equipment.
Waiver: : The organizer of this event is a volunteer and not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this event. There are certain risks inherent in any outdoor activity. Each participant, by signing up to attend this event, agrees to release from liability the leader(s), The Women Wanderers, its Partners, Affiliates, and members for any accident, injury, illness, or personal loss which might occur while participating in this activity or while traveling in any vehicle during this trip. Each participant further agrees to abide by the rules and regulations concerning safety, to follow instructions of the leader(s), and not to become intentionally separated from the group.
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Laurel Creek Trail, Hot Springs, NC
Laurel Creek Trailhead, intersection of U.S. 25/70 and N.C. 208 in Hot Springs, Hot Springs, NC, USLaurel River Trail Out and Back
Meeting Point: Trailhead at parking lot.
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: 10:00 AMGeneral Location: North of Marshall, East of Hot Springs
Parking URL: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Phydf18J1yja3omM6
Parking Address: 1 NC-208, Marshall, NC 28753
Parking Notes: Plenty of parking in the gravel parking lot at the trailhead. If you'd like to carpool, comment in the event and talk with others.
Miles from Downtown Asheville: 30
Hike: 5 miles Total
2 1/2 miles in
2 1/2 miles out
Possible add-on hike to French Broad River 7.2 total
Elevation Gain: 354
Trail Type: Out and Back
Difficulty Level: Easy
AllTrails URL: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/laurel-river-trail?u=i&sh=nnvj4c
Restrooms: None
Cell Service Availability: Limited
Dogs Allowed: No
Bring: Water, snacks, hiking polesComments:
This is a beautiful, easy trail, with a caveat: there are sections that are very rocky and rooty, requiring concentration on foot placement. Lunch afterwards in Hot Springs.
No Dogs
Bring water, snacks, hiking poles*Legal Disclaimer: This event involves hiking, which may be physically taxing and involve some risks to participants and their property. Neither the event host nor group can assure participants' safety or eliminate all risks. Participants are responsible for their own safety, and they affirm that they have the necessary skills, physical conditioning, and equipment to safely participate in the event. Participants assume full responsibility for any injuries, damages, or losses.
All hikes are at your own risk. You are responsible for your OWN safety and adequate equipment.
Waiver: : The organizer of this event is a volunteer and not a professional guide. The function of the organizer is only to organize this event. There are certain risks inherent in any outdoor activity. Each participant, by signing up to attend this event, agrees to release from liability the leader(s), The Women Wanderers, its Partners, Affiliates, and members for any accident, injury, illness, or personal loss which might occur while participating in this activity or while traveling in any vehicle during this trip. Each participant further agrees to abide by the rules and regulations concerning safety, to follow instructions of the leader(s), and not to become intentionally separated from the group.1 attendee
