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Summary: Your hike begins on the Schoolhouse Gap Trail a road originally built to travel into NC through Spence Field. At 1.1mi intersection w/Turkeypen Ridge Trail turn left(for the 900 milers continue1.1 mi to end of trail and return here to continue loop).At 3.3mi you cross a peaceful prong of Pinkroot Branch.At 4.7mi you intersect with Crib Gap Trail continue to right to Laurel Creek Road.Cross road to Lead Cove Trailhead.This is the tough part of the hike as you gain over 1500' in under 2 miles.Look for bear scat on this trail as it caters to bears in the spring, summer & fall.At 6.5mi you intersect w/ Bote Mtn Trail, great lunch spot w/ winter views of the AT and Spence Field.From here head north toward Finley Cane Trail.The trail levels out as you walk on top of a ridgeline before heading down Bote Mtn.9mi you intersect w/ Finley Cane Trail but continue on Bote Mtn Trail.Short distance later intersect w/ West prong Trail but continue on Bote Mtn Trail to Laurel Creek Road Trailhead: Preferred route: I-40 (Knoxville) to 140 East to 129 South follow signs to 411N/321N then continue on 321N to 73 East and you will enter the GSMNP. Turn right on Laurel Creek Road 3.5 miles from the Townsend "Y" I-40 East (Sevierville) exit #407 Hwy 66 to 441 South through Gatlinburg into the GSMNP entrance then West (Sugarlands Visitor Center) Turn right on Little River Road, then left on Laurel Creek Road at the Townsend "Y" **Look for small parking lot on right a trailhead sign for Schoolhouse Gap** (Lat:35.6712 Lon:-83.72667) Trail Guides for Laurel Creek Loop: Day Hikes in GSMNP by Johnny Molloy () Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Horses, Ranger Contact: GSMNP 865-436-1200 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Bobby Trotter, who has posted 74 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Monte on 11/7/2009 I have been thinking about going back and saw the discussion about it being sold and looked it up at the State Natural Areas and is still listed as State controled. http://www.tennessee.gov/environment/na/natareas/laurelsnow/ Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Tennessee Hiking, Tennessee Trails, Tennessee Hikes, Blount County Hiking, Blount County Trails, Blount County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||