443 ft
Distance
-15 ft
Descent
00:00:30
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Thompson Loop Access Trail
USFSLand Manager
Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Horse
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Riding AreaTsali Recreation Area
Bryson City, North Carolina -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular in reverse
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
- 100 in Horseback
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Land ManagerNantahala NF, Cheoah Ranger District
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Thompson Loop Access is a 443 ft popular blue 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
More Stats for Thompson Loop Access mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-15 ft
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Altitude min1,769 ft
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Altitude max1,784 ft
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Altitude start1,784 ft
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Altitude end1,768 ft
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Grade-3.5%
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Grade max-9.2%
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Grade min-1.9%
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Distance down443 ft
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Avg time00:00:30
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Avg reverse time00:02:24
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Trail Conditions
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- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Inadequate
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 9 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 216 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
All
- 1,101 rides
- Last: Aug 3, 2022
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Nearby Trails
- Campground Access 49 ft
- Parking Lot 52 ft
- Thompson Loop 682 ft
- Left Loop 879 ft
- Right Loop 1,053 ft
Tsali Recreation Area
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