more stats
443 ft
Distance
-20 ft
Descent
00:00:28
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
1,766 ft
Altitude min
1,788 ft
Altitude max
1,788 ft
Altitude start
1,765 ft
Altitude end
-5%
Grade
-7.6%
Grade max
-1.5%
Grade min
374 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:00:28
Avg time

Thompson Loop Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tsali Recreation Area
    Bryson City, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #56539 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89302 in Trail Running
    • #95639 in Hiking
    • #21974 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #410 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #987 in Trail Running
    • #1,228 in Hiking
    • #126 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Nantahala NF, Cheoah Ranger District

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AI Generated Description

Thompson Loop Access is a 443 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Bryson City North Carolina. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 69 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 636 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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on Jul 20, 2026
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Avg: 3.77 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Thompson Loop Access located?
      Thompson Loop Access 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 35.40628, -83.58587.
      ▼ How hard is Thompson Loop Access?
      Thompson Loop Access is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thompson Loop Access?
      The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,766 ft to 1,788 ft.
      ▼ Is Thompson Loop Access a point to point trail?
      Thompson Loop Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Thompson Loop Access?
      Thompson Loop Access is 443 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thompson Loop Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Thompson Loop Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Thompson Loop Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thompson Loop Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Thompson Loop Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Thompson Loop Access. The trail is 443 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Thompson Loop Access?
      Thompson Loop Access is a very popular trail. There have been 2,847 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,394 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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