Comment Period Extended for the Laurel Falls Trail Management Plan Environmental Assessment in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Comment Period Extended for the Laurel Falls Trail Management Plan Environmental Assessment in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park extending the public comment period for the Laurel Falls Trail Management Plan Environmental Assessment through June 4th.

The additional time is being provided because the website was unexpectedly down May 19 to May 23.

The trail management plan addresses visitor experience and safety, parking, and trail infrastructure rehabilitation for one of the most visited trails in the park. The park is conducting public scoping for the proposed plan in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and National Historic Preservation Act.