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SaveTsali is a great trail system with trails that mix up flowy fun with some technical challenges. Be sure to check the trail use schedule before you head out. Mouse & Thompson and Right & Left Loop are open to mountain bikers and horses on alternating days so please respect the schedule
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
No
Land Status: National Forest
Land Manager: Nantahala NF, Cheoah Ranger District
google parking directions Access Info:
Bathrooms and water are available at the parking area.
Disclaimer:
There is a $2 day use fee and camping is available.
Jan./Feb./March/April/June/Sept./Nov./Dec.
Right Loop and Left Loop:
Horses – Tuesday , Thursday, & Saturday
Mountain Bikes –Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
Mouse Branch and Thompson Loop:
Horses – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
Mountain Bikes – Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
May/July/August/October
Right Loop and Left Loop:
Horses – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
Mountain Bikes – Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
Mouse Branch and Thompson Loop:
Horses – Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
Mountain Bikes – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
There is a per-person day use fee for trail use. Fees can be paid at either the Tsali Bike or Horse Trailheads.
Hiking: open every day
Jan./Feb./March/April/June/Sept./Nov./Dec.
Right Loop and Left Loop:
Horses – Tuesday , Thursday, & Saturday
Mountain Bikes –Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
Mouse Branch and Thompson Loop:
Horses – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
Mountain Bikes – Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
May/July/August/October
Right Loop and Left Loop:
Horses – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
Mountain Bikes – Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
Mouse Branch and Thompson Loop:
Horses – Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
Mountain Bikes – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
There is a per-person day use fee for trail use. Fees can be paid at either the Tsali Bike or Horse Trailheads.
Hiking: open every day
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- Mountain Bike
20 trails
- Horse
20 trails
- Hike
20 trails
- Trail Running
20 trails
Region Details
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- 4
- 10
Region Status
Open as of Nov 10, 2024Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 19
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 20
- Trails Horse
- 20
- Trails Hike
- 20
- Trails Trail Running
- 20
- Total Distance
- 40 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 18 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,235 ft
- Total Vertical
- 489 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,193 ft
- Reports
- 263
- Photos
- 70
- Ridden Counter
- 8,340
Popular Tsali Recreation Area Mountain Biking Trails
Tsali Recreation Area Mountain Bike Routes
| title | rating | distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tsali Loops - Left & Right | 19 miles | |
| Tsali (IMBA Epic) | 24 miles |
Photos of Tsali Recreation Area Mountain Bike
trail: Parking Lot
12 |
Sep 30, 2024 @ 7:14pm
Sep 30, 2024
trail: Thompson Loop
6 |
Sep 30, 2024 @ 7:12pm
Sep 30, 2024
trail: Left Loop
148 |
Sep 20, 2023 @ 4:27am
Sep 20, 2023
trail: Left Loop
117 |
Sep 10, 2023 @ 12:19pm
Sep 10, 2023
trail: Right Loop
75 |
Sep 10, 2023 @ 12:19pm
Sep 10, 2023
trail: Right Loop
73 |
Sep 10, 2023 @ 12:18pm
Sep 10, 2023
trail: Left Loop
90 |
Sep 10, 2023 @ 12:18pm
Sep 10, 2023Videos of Tsali Recreation Area Mountain Bike
youtuber
![Mouse Loop at Tsali - Fall Colors]()
trail: Mouse Branch Loop
7:04 |
287 |
Nov 8, 2022 , Bryson City
youtuber
![Biking the Thompson Loop at Tsali in the Fall!]()
trail: Thompson Loop
6:21 |
287 |
Nov 5, 2022 , Bryson City
trail: Left Loop
0:00 |
245 |
Oct 15, 2020
trail: Left Loop
0:40 |
140 |
Oct 15, 2020
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsali Road | Oct 17, 2024 @ 6:54am Oct 17, 2024 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Thompson Loop Cutout | Oct 17, 2024 @ 6:54am Oct 17, 2024 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Thompson Loop Access | Oct 17, 2024 @ 6:54am Oct 17, 2024 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Thompson Loop | Oct 17, 2024 @ 6:54am Oct 17, 2024 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Right Loop Connector 4 | Oct 17, 2024 @ 6:54am Oct 17, 2024 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Right Loop Connector 3 | Oct 17, 2024 @ 6:54am Oct 17, 2024 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Right Loop Connector 2 | Oct 17, 2024 @ 6:53am Oct 17, 2024 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Right Loop Connector 1 | Oct 17, 2024 @ 6:53am Oct 17, 2024 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Right Loop | Oct 17, 2024 @ 6:53am Oct 17, 2024 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks | ||
| Parking Lot | Oct 17, 2024 @ 6:53am Oct 17, 2024 | Ideal | WillieJacobsz Trailforks |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twolf1 | ridden | trail | activity #61993666 | Nov 18, 2024 @ 11:53am Nov 18, 2024 |
| need2boutside | add | report | activity #61658690 and 1 more | Nov 12, 2024 @ 4:24am Nov 12, 2024 |
| Aj75 | wishlist | trail | activity #60611044 | Oct 17, 2024 @ 9:38am Oct 17, 2024 |
| WillieJacobsz | update | trail | activity #60606232 | Oct 17, 2024 @ 7:01am Oct 17, 2024 |
| WillieJacobsz | add | report | activity #60605996 and 18 more | Oct 17, 2024 @ 6:53am Oct 17, 2024 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | I wish I hadn't held off riding this loop. It... | Jul 3, 2024 @ 9:19pm Jul 3, 2024 | ||
| trail | 4/14/24 -2 yes down near the North end. | Apr 14, 2024 @ 8:30am Apr 14, 2024 | ||
| trail | Mouse Branch & Overlook: 50% singletrack.... | Apr 4, 2024 @ 4:37pm Apr 4, 2024 | ||
| trail | Mouse Branch & Overlook: 50% singletrack.... | Apr 4, 2024 @ 4:36pm Apr 4, 2024 | ||
| trail | Lovely addition to Mouse Branch. A little... | Aug 18, 2023 @ 5:36pm Aug 18, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantahala Outdoor Center | 5.7 km | ||||
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park - West NC | 1 | 1 | 7.7 km | ||
| Fontana Village Trails | 1 | 6 | 13.5 km | ||
| Fire Mountain Trails | 4 | 6 | 15.4 km | ||
| Central Nantahala National Forest | 15.4 km |
Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Nantahala Outdoor CenterBike Shop
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Bryson City BicyclesBike Shop
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 20 | 40 miles | 4,236 ft | 18 miles | 489 ft | #1,538 | #837 | 58 | 263 | 2 | 4,301 | |
| Horse | 20 | 40 miles | 4,236 ft | 18 miles | 489 ft | #74 | #64 | 93 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 20 | 40 miles | 4,236 ft | 18 miles | 489 ft | #1,150 | #729 | 9 | 263 | 88 | ||
| Trail Running | 20 | 40 miles | 4,236 ft | 18 miles | 489 ft | #1,151 | #724 | 263 | 53 |
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