Crowd at parking area, Laurel Falls, Tennessee, 1974Great Smoky Mountains National ParkA normal day's crowd at Laurel Falls Parking Area. The short hike to Laurel Falls (2.5 m. RT) is one of the most popular hikes on the TN side of the Park,Laurel Falls Parking Area, II-P-Gen-15911, Physical Facilities - Parking Areas - Miscellaneous Parking Areas