Near Laurel Bluff Trail
Walk up the creek to get access to the waterfall.
Near Laurel Bluff Trail
The Machine Falls in July.
Near Laurel Bluff Trail
Machine Falls in the winter (normally more water)

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Laurel Bluff Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
A one-mile loop on the ridgeline and bluff above Lake Normandy inlet.
1.3
mi
Distance
182
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.35mi
Distance
182ft
Elevation Gain
172ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
1,061ft
High Point
936ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
After ascending a short hill, the trail follows along a bluff that allows views of the opposite ridge and some small waterfalls during wet months. As you move north, you'll come to a point that will force you back south again (with some nice views of the inlet and ridge lines). As you continue southwest, you'll slowly gain elevations (watch your step on the ridge as some areas are close to the edge of a short cliff that is ~15 ft. high). When you reach a batch of cedar trees, the trail will level off, and then a fun downhill hike begins to bring you back to the start.

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Contributors
Bryce Hamilton