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8.0 miles
Distance
844 ft
Climb
-797 ft
Descent
00:56:49
Avg time
46 ft
Altitude change
1,715 ft
Altitude min
2,003 ft
Altitude max
1,808 ft
Altitude start
1,854 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-20.5%
Grade max
25.2%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:56:49
Avg time

Right Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tsali Recreation Area
    Bryson City, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #53848 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3185 in Trail Running
    • #62394 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Nantahala NF, Cheoah Ranger District

Shorter loops possible using connector trails. Some lakeshore riding, lots of hilly interior riding with a few steep, challenging spots. Has lots of great jumps. Has a few creek crossings, one of which is done on a brand new bridge. Sections are fast, buffed, winding, narrow, sidehill singletrack that clings to the side of a mountain. Be sure to keep a finger on the brakes in those outside curves--to avoid a trip off the side of the mountain. Intersects a side out-and-back trail to Windy Gap overlook--worth riding for the trail itself, not really the "overlook". Also intersects Overlook Loop and Left Loop (see descriptions below). Loop is completed with a fast, smooth ride along County Line Road (doubletrack/gravel) which is shared with Left loop.

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    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 75 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 513 rides
  • Last: Aug 27, 2026
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Jun 29, 2026 @ 4:54pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Jun 29, 2026
 Some sections had vegetation that was overgrown. I could really use a haircut.
Jun 29, 2026 @ 4:54pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Jun 29, 2026
 Some sections had vegetation that was overgrown. I could really use a haircut.
Apr 19, 2026 @ 1:08pm (America/New_York)
Apr 19, 2026
Not approved
Tree across trail. Can be ridden under fairly easily .
Apr 2, 2025 @ 11:33am
Apr 2, 2025
Oct 17, 2024 @ 6:53am
Oct 17, 2024
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on Jun 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.06 (11 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Right Loop

        ▼ Where is Right Loop located?
        Right Loop is located in Tsali Recreation Area, Bryson City, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Tsali Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.40636, -83.5836.
        ▼ How hard is Right Loop?
        Right Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Right Loop?
        Right Loop has 844 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 797 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,715 ft to 2,003 ft.
        ▼ Is Right Loop a point to point trail?
        Right Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Right Loop?
        Right Loop is 8.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Right Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Right Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Right Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Right Loop are:
        • July (44 activities)
        • April (37 activities)
        • September (32 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Right Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
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        ▼ How long does it take to ride Right Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 59 minutes to ride Right Loop. The trail is 8.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Right Loop?
        Right Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,918 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,914 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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