Conservation
NPS Seeks Public Input on Floodplain Findings for Oconaluftee River Trail Improvements
The park is opening a review period through Sept. 7 for its floodplain statement as it plans upgrades to the Oconaluftee River Trail.
Source: National Park Service · 2026-08-24
Source: National Park Service
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is moving forward with plans to improve the Oconaluftee River Trail and has released a Floodplain Statement of Findings for public review. The document will be available online until September 7 for anyone to comment. Hunters who use the trail or hunt nearby should review the findings, as any changes could affect trail access, parking areas, and surrounding wildlife habitat.
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