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2,641 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:04:38
Avg time
-9 ft
Altitude change
2,021 ft
Altitude min
2,063 ft
Altitude max
2,062 ft
Altitude start
2,054 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-14.6%
Grade max
11.4%
Grade min
981 ft
Distance climb
1,024 ft
Distance down
640 ft
Distance flat
00:04:38
Avg time

Thompson Loop Cutout Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tsali Recreation Area
    Bryson City, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #228901 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #327475 in Trail Running
    • #338655 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Nantahala NF, Cheoah Ranger District

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Thompson Loop Cutout is a 2,641 ft moderately popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Bryson City North Carolina. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 52 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Thompson Loop Cutout located?
      Thompson Loop Cutout 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 35.39985, -83.59552.
      ▼ How hard is Thompson Loop Cutout?
      Thompson Loop Cutout is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thompson Loop Cutout?
      Thompson Loop Cutout has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 61 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,021 ft to 2,063 ft.
      ▼ Is Thompson Loop Cutout a point to point trail?
      Thompson Loop Cutout is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Thompson Loop Cutout?
      Thompson Loop Cutout is 2,641 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thompson Loop Cutout?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Thompson Loop Cutout. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Thompson Loop Cutout?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Thompson Loop Cutout are:
      • April (1 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Thompson Loop Cutout? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thompson Loop Cutout are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Thompson Loop Cutout?
      The estimated time to ride Thompson Loop Cutout is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 2,641 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Thompson Loop Cutout?
      Thompson Loop Cutout is a moderately popular trail. There have been 55 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 72 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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