Snow Falls in Laurel Snow Wilderness
Distance: Approximately 7 miles
Rating: Moderate to Strenuous with 1575 feet of elevation gain
Driving Time: 1.5 Hours
Leader: Bev Hawkins 408-2410

Hike begins along the Richland Creek that provided water and mining for the town of Dayton for many years. This area was once logged by Bowater Paper and then turned over to provide excellent trails for the pocket wilderness and Cumberland Trail. The first 1.5 miles is shared by Snow Falls & Laurel Falls; at this point turn left (NW) to Snow Falls. You will hike 3/4 mile then you will walk around a huge boulder and then cross 3 50' bridges to cross over Richland Creek. The next 2 miles you will ascend over 500' by a series of switchbacks that lead to the upper rim to Buzzard Point. Once you are on top follow an old log road to the south to Buzzard Point for lunch with a view! Backtrack and descend to creek level of which you will have to wade or cross depending on water level. Once you are across the creek follow white blaze to SnowFalls. Backtrack to upper rim for the Dunn Overlook for great views.