Laurel Falls and Buzzard Point Day Hike
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Sat, Jul 12, 2025; 9:00 AM
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Laurel Falls and Buzzard Point Day Hike
With the water flowing, this hike along Richland Creek - out and up to Laurel Falls - provides awesome scenery. We will hike up the historic trail that follows Richland Creek through an old mining area before turning to ascend the ridge on which the falls are located. We'll also take the spur trail out to Buzzard Point, where we'll have great views of the watershed. At the end we can reward ourselves with a dip in one of the many swimming holes that line the trail.This is a 6.6-mile (round-trip) trail, with 1,800 feet of elevation gain. It is rated moderate due to distance and one short steep section. There are two shallow creek crossings, but these wont be a problem in warm weather. The hike should take 4-5 hours, plus time for our swim.
554 Pockett Wilderness Rd, Dayton, TN 37321, USA
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Vince Cianciolo
cianciolotv@alum.mit.edu
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Organized By: Harvey Broome Group
Location: 554 Pockett Wilderness Rd, Dayton, TN 37321, USA
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Event Organizers:
Vince Cianciolo
cianciolotv@alum.mit.edu
(865) 254-0876
Ron Shrieves
ronshrieves@gmail.com
(865) 924-8973
With the water flowing, this hike along Richland Creek - out and up to Laurel Falls - provides awesome scenery. We will hike up the historic trail that follows Richland Creek through an old mining area before turning to ascend the ridge on which the falls are located. We'll also take the spur trail out to Buzzard Point, where we'll have great views of the watershed. At the end we can reward ourselves with a dip in one of the many swimming holes that line the trail.This is a 6.6-mile (round-trip) trail, with 1,800 feet of elevation gain. It is rated moderate due to distance and one short steep section. There are two shallow creek crossings, but these wont be a problem in warm weather. The hike should take 4-5 hours, plus time for our swim.
Level: Moderate
Signup Instructions: Call leader Vince Cianciolo at 865-254-0876 to express interest. If accepted, sign up and sign the liability waiver at sierraclub.org/tennessee/harvey-broome/outings
Bring: Bring sturdy boots, plenty of water (at least two liters) and lunch/snacks. Also bring a swimsuit, water shoes and a towel if you want to jump in the creek. Optional: Hiking poles, Binoculars, mask and snorkel, Sunscreen and insect repellants.
Signup Restrictions: Participants must be fit enough for a seven-mile hike and climb and descent of 1800 feet. All participants must present a completed SC medical form to the hike leader.
Additional Directions: Will be provided to registrants by the hike leader.
Carpool: Carpooling is up to the participants.
Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.
Cancellation Policy: Activity is held rain or shine, but may be altered due to inclement weather