Stecoah Gap
Robbinsville, North Carolina
| Address: | ~4400-5060 Sweetwater Rd, Robbinsville, NC 28771, USA |
| GPS: |
35°21'27.5"N 83°43'7.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Trail Length: | 8.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Doubletrack |
Mountain Bike
This is a great trail to ride after a long day at Tsali, or even a great trail for a quick ride after work. The elevation starts at 3165 ft and gradually winds up the mountain to Stecoah Bald. The entire four miles to the top/end is uphill but it is all worth it when you begin to return down the hill. Great views, awesome downhill, and tight singletrack near the top. Be sure to go all the way to the top, as the downhill from the bald has several whoop-to-doos. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Add ResourceNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Robbinsville, North Carolina
- Head west on Snider Hill toward Circle St (325 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Circle St (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Junaluska Rd (407 ft)
- Turn left onto S Main St (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto E Main St (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Rodney Orr Bypass (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto NC-143 E/Sweetwater RdDestination will be on the right(7.0 mi)
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