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| Oconaluftee River Trail | ||
| Trail Features: | Stream | |
| Trail Location: | Oconaluftee Visitor Center | |
| Roundtrip Miles: | 3.0 miles | |
| Total Elevation Gain: | 70 feet | |
| Avg. Elev Gain / Mile: | 47 feet | |
| Highest Elevation: | 2103 feet | |
| Trail Difficulty Rating: | 3.14 (easy) | |
| Parking Lot Latitude: | 35.51386 | |
| Parking Lot Longitude: | -83.30662 | |
Directions to Trailhead:
The Oconaluftee River Trail begins just behind the
Trail Description:
To reach the trailhead, walk behind the visitor center and head towards the
The Museum is a collection of log buildings from various locations around the park. These log structures, built during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, depict a typical Smoky Mountain farm during this time period.
The trail itself is a pleasant walk along the
The trail has been covered with gravel as a result of the large number of hikers on this trail. It’s also one of two trails within the park in which visitors can walk dogs and ride bicycles.
In addition to the river, you’ll also see several interesting large trees on this hike.