Explore the Amazing 80 Foot Laurel Falls!

Hike in historic Dayton, Tennessee in search of the 80-foot Laurel Falls. This 4.7 mile, moderately challenging route begins at beautiful Richland Creek, follows the historic coal mining and coke operations, crosses Laurel Creek, and finally ends at the majestic Laurel Falls. Located in Laurel-Snow State-Natural Area, the Laurel Falls hike is steeped in history. The Dayton Coal & Iron company began a massive operation in 1877. After the mine closure in 1925, Dayton’s famous “Monkey Trial” brought attention to the area. The wilderness was purchased in 1945 by Wesley Gardner and sons, eventually leasing the land to Bowater Southern Paper Corporation for timber resources. In 1971, Laurel-Snow became Tennessee’s first designated National Recreational Trail. Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheKiltedAdv... Cumberland Trail Hiking:    • Cumberland Trail   Hiking Safety Tips:    • Hiking Safety Tips: What You Need to Know!   Grow on YouTube! https://www.Tubebuddy.com/TheKiltedAd... Eddie Bauer Lukla Pro Mid Hiker: https://amzn.to/3qW2fI1 0:00 - About Laurel-Snow / Richland Creek / History 6:41 - Laurel Creek 9:32 - Laurel Falls About Laurel-Snow State Natural Area: https://www.tn.gov/environment/progra... #waterfall #hiking #history #creek As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualified purchases I am a participant in the GoAffPro Affiliate Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to the partner site FTC Legal Disclaimer - Links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! this video is about: laurel falls,laurel falls trail,laurel falls hike,dayton,dayton tennessee,laurel snow,laurel-snow,cumberland trail,cumberland trail hiking,laurel creek,blanchard creek,dayton coal company,coal mining,coal mining history,bowater paper,chattanooga hiking,hiking near chattanooga,dayton hiking,east tennessee history,east tennessee,hiking in east tennessee,kilted adventurer,waterfall hike,tennessee waterfalls,east tennessee waterfalls,best waterfalls