24.2 miles
Distance
2,429 ft
Climb
-2,428 ft
Descent
2,047 ft
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Detailed Description
Tsali (IMBA Epic) is a 24 mile moderately popular expert route located near Bryson City North Carolina. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 24 trails. This route climbs 2,429 ft with a max elevation of 2,047 ft then descends -2,428 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Ridelogs
    51
More Stats for Tsali (IMBA Epic) mountain bike route
  • Avg time
    3 hr 5 min
  • Altitude min
    1,704 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,808 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,808 ft
  • Grade max
    -34.3%
  • Grade min
    42.8%
  • Distance climb
    10 miles
  • Distance down
    11 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles
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