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7.0 miles
Distance
833 ft
Climb
-826 ft
Descent
00:52:16
Avg time
7 ft
Altitude change
1,725 ft
Altitude min
2,094 ft
Altitude max
1,763 ft
Altitude start
1,772 ft
Altitude end
-24.7%
Grade max
20.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:52:16
Avg time
Thompson Loop-CCW Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTsali Recreation Area
Bryson City, North Carolina -
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerNantahala 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
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 13.4 km average
6 Months
- 30 rides
- 20.4 km avg distance
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- 290 rides
- Last: Jun 27, 2026
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Directions to thompson-loopccw trailhead
(35.405530, -83.586940)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thompson Loop-CCW
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Where is Thompson Loop-CCW located?
Thompson Loop-CCW 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 35.40553, -83.58694.
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How hard is Thompson Loop-CCW?
Thompson Loop-CCW is rated as Blue difficulty.
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What is the elevation gain for Thompson Loop-CCW?
Thompson Loop-CCW has 833 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 826 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,725 ft to 2,094 ft.
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How long is Thompson Loop-CCW?
Thompson Loop-CCW is 7.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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