Oconaluftee River Trail,
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Located 37.0 miles from Brevard, North Carolina (NC)
4 Stars
3,296 Steps 1  (1.5 mi)
Trails National Parks Great Smoky Mountains Oconaluftee River Trail

Elevation

The Oconaluftee River Trail has a maximum elevation of 2,057 ft., a minimum elevation of 2,008 ft. and an elevation range of 49 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
1.5 mi2,008 ft2,057 ft49 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
35 min6.173 ft90 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
35 min7.590 ft73 ft
Data Accuracy
4 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Oconaluftee River Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Mount Le Conte, TN
  2. North Topo Map: Mount Guyot, TN
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Luftee Knob, NC
  4. West Topo Map: Clingmans Dome, NC
  5. Topo Map: Smokemont, NC
  6. East Topo Map: Bunches Bald, NC
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Bryson City, NC
  8. South Topo Map: Whittier, NC
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Sylva North, NC

FAQ

What is the length of the Oconaluftee River Trail?
The length of the trail is 1.5 miles (2.5 km) or 3,296 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Oconaluftee River Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 35 minutes in one direction and in 35 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.