6.9 miles
Distance
724 ft
Climb
-707 ft
Descent
00:54:23
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Thompson Loop Trail
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Thompson Loop 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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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Land ManagerNantahala NF, Cheoah Ranger District
Some stream crossings and old logging roads. Mixed pine and hardwood forests at Tsali are easily recognized on this trail. Some old homesites. Neat part of forest with tall hemlocks and rhododendron, not typical of the heavily logged areas at Tsali. More great lakeshore singletrack riding with long, gradual hills. Some really great fast gravel road sections.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Thompson Loop mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change17 ft
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Altitude min1,729 ft
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Altitude max2,087 ft
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Altitude start1,757 ft
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Altitude end1,775 ft
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Grade max-25.6%
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Grade min33.1%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat3,950 ft
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Avg time00:54:23
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Avg reverse time01:08:39
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- Prevalent Mud
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- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 11 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 137 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
All
- 554 rides
- Last: Aug 3, 2022
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Nearby Trails
- Campground Access 673 ft
- Thompson Loop Access 682 ft
- Parking Lot 722 ft
- Left Loop 1,512 ft
- Right Loop 1,677 ft
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