Mountain laurel varies in height from 4 feet to 10 feet. It's commonly found on rocky hilltops. The leaves are glossy and dark green, 3 to 4 inches long, and are leatherlike in texture.

Mountain laurel varies in height from 4 feet to 10 feet. It's commonly found on rocky hilltops. The leaves are glossy and dark green, 3 to 4 inches long, and are leatherlike in texture.

Named for the mountain laurel (an evergreen shrub ... mentioning steep drop-offs with no handrails and the rocky nature of the trail itself, while other more experienced hikers found it easy.

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