more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
53 ft
Climb
-57 ft
Descent
00:11:15
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
1,257 ft
Altitude min
1,309 ft
Altitude max
1,305 ft
Altitude start
1,302 ft
Altitude end
-11%
Grade max
6.7%
Grade min
2,615 ft
Distance climb
2,552 ft
Distance down
1,168 ft
Distance flat
00:11:15
Avg time

Lower Tindo Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake James State Park
    Morganton, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #103025 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #311237 in Trail Running
    • #138226 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #682 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #2,638 in Trail Running
    • #1,656 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Lower Tindo is a good introduction to bike handling due to small sections of rock and larger roots. A very fun trail that zags through the State Park.

Access Info

Take the entrance trail from the parking lot. Turn left at the sign pointing to the Tindo Loops. You will cross a gravel road on the Tindo Connector Trail. You will need to get onto the Upper Tindo Loop to get to the Lower Tindo Loop. The trails are directional and they are signed very well Just follow the arrows.

Tags
Faint trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 84 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Lower Tindo Loop Trail Reports

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Nov 19, 2024 @ 5:20am
Nov 19, 2024
 FFST and Tindo OPEN. Wimbas CLOSED. See LJSP website for most updated status.
Nov 7, 2024 @ 6:47am
Nov 7, 2024
All of LJSP remains closed
Oct 23, 2024 @ 7:13pm
Oct 23, 2024
LJSP is closed including all trails
Jan 19, 2024 @ 10:23am
Jan 19, 2024
Nov 21, 2023 @ 6:49am
Nov 21, 2023
Closed due to wet weather. See https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/lake-james-state-park for most recent update
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Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Tindo Loop located?
      Lower Tindo Loop is located in Lake James State Park, Morganton, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Lake James State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.75914, -81.89495.
      ▼ How hard is Lower Tindo Loop?
      Lower Tindo Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Tindo Loop?
      Lower Tindo Loop has 53 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 57 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,257 ft to 1,309 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Tindo Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Lower Tindo Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Tindo Loop?
      Lower Tindo Loop is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Tindo Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Tindo Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lower Tindo Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Tindo Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Tindo Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Lower Tindo Loop. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Tindo Loop?
      Lower Tindo Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 316 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 365 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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