Length: 1.63 mi
Est. time: 36m
Gain: 39 ft
Loss: 0 ft
Max elev: 2,030 ft
Elevation profile
+39 ft gain · −0 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Oconaluftee Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Hike the Oconaluftee River Trail
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.