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1.1 miles
Distance
56 ft
Climb
-68 ft
Descent
00:11:37
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
1,308 ft
Altitude min
1,363 ft
Altitude max
1,330 ft
Altitude start
1,319 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-9%
Grade max
11%
Grade min
2,677 ft
Distance climb
2,618 ft
Distance down
663 ft
Distance flat
00:11:37
Avg time

Upper Tindo Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake James State Park
    Morganton, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #105354 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #309899 in Trail Running
    • #132940 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #697 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #2,627 in Trail Running
    • #1,588 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Lake James State Park

This trail is a good trail to work on keeping flow, learning how to ride smooth and consistent with small chunk, short/punchy climbs/descents and weaving through the trees.

Access Info

Take the entrance trail from the parking lot. Turn left at the sign pointing to the Tindo Loops. You will cross a gravel road on the Tindo Connector Trail. The trails are directional and they are signed very well Just follow the arrows.

Tags
Faint trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 16 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 115 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Upper Tindo Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 12, 2026 @ 3:11pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Apr 12, 2026
Nov 19, 2024 @ 5:20am
Nov 19, 2024
 FFST and Tindo OPEN. Wimbas CLOSED. See LJSP website for most updated status.
Nov 7, 2024 @ 6:47am
Nov 7, 2024
All of LJSP remains closed
Oct 23, 2024 @ 7:13pm
Oct 23, 2024
LJSP is closed including all trails
Nov 21, 2023 @ 6:49am
Nov 21, 2023
Closed due to wet weather. See https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/lake-james-state-park for most recent update
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on Apr 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.46 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 ★ 22%
      3 ★ 67%
      2 ★ 11%
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      1 Review & Comments

      Northsupply Northsupply
      Fun trail to warm up on. Could maybe use a leaf blower as the leaves and pine needles get thick in some spots, feels like riding on shag carpet. Would also help make snakes more visible and allow the trail to dry out faster.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Tindo Loop located?
      Upper Tindo Loop is located in Lake James State Park, Morganton, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Lake James State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.75916, -81.89395.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Tindo Loop?
      Upper Tindo Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Tindo Loop?
      Upper Tindo Loop has 56 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 68 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,308 ft to 1,363 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Tindo Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Upper Tindo Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Tindo Loop?
      Upper Tindo Loop is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Tindo Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Tindo Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Tindo Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Tindo Loop are:
      • April (9 activities)
      • November (7 activities)
      • August (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Tindo Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Tindo Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Tindo Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Upper Tindo Loop. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Tindo Loop?
      Upper Tindo Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 418 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 487 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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