Level of difficulty: Moderate.
Elevations Start 2,250 feet; end 4,000 feet.
The trail winds along the side of the mountain at a consistent grade that is fairly steep at times, and you are likely to see hikers who are not accustomed to this type of exercise stopping frequently to take a breather along the way.
There is a particularly nice stopping point with a long view down the Laurel Creek and Little River valleys where the trail makes its last big curve to the right, before it levels slightly and winds it way on to Laurel Falls. As the trail rises, you will note oak and tuliptrees between the maples and dogwoods.
