Laurel Falls Sevierville 2024

Thanksgiving hike to Laurel falls in the Smokies outside of Gatlinburg. This is an easy hike, perfect to work off some of yesterday's turkey; only 1.3 miles one way with about 300 feet elevation change. Lots of people, some carrying kids or strollers. With the snow frosted Smokies as a background a pleasant day.
:00 view from my brother's VRBO (link here to rent: https://www.vrbo.com/2855482?adultsCount=7&childrenCount=1&unitId=3427519 )
:03 overflow parking 1/4 mile from trailhead
2:00 bear next to parking lot about 40 feet downhill
2:26 my brother making gang signs in front of the bear