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A short, easy trail to the edge of Cherokee, North Carolina.


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1.6

Miles

2.5

KM

Point to Point

2,025' 617 m

High

1,987' 606 m

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Up

39' 12 m

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Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly The trail is easy for all children and provides great places to explore.

Description

The trail runs from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center past a historic farm setting then along the Oconaluftee River to the edge of Cherokee, NC. It is a well maintained and relatively flat with a few small hills. The trail winds through dense forest, which provides nice shade in the summer and a wind break in the winter. There is one easy road crossing at Saunooke Bridge road (Google maps mislabels this as 441) then the trail continues for approximately 1/10th mile before turning back.

Elk frequent this area so be watchful. The Oconaluftee River Trail is frequently used by joggers, walkers, and bicyclists.

Flora & Fauna

Spring flowers, moss, and ferns blanket the forest floor, rocks, and trees. Poison ivy is very prevalent though out this area so be watchful when venturing off trail.

Contacts

Shared By:

Tom Walsh

Trail Ratings

  3.6 from 12 votes

#5

in Oconaluftee

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  3.6 from 12 votes
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Trail Rankings

#5

in Oconaluftee

#471

in North Carolina

#11,997

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Photos

So peaceful here.
Jun 9, 2016 near Cherokee, NC
Oconalufttee River on the Oconalufttee river trail looking towards Cherokee.
Feb 19, 2016 near Cherokee, NC
January snow near the Oconaluftee River Trail.
Feb 19, 2016 near Cherokee, NC
Mountain Farm Museum at Oconuluftee Visitor Center.
Sep 2, 2016 near Cherokee, NC
Elk in the Fall months are in rut and can become very unpredictable.
Feb 19, 2016 near Cherokee, NC
A peek into the humble housing preserved at the Mountain Farm Museum.
Aug 4, 2016 near Cherokee, NC

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