Tsali Recreation Area
Almond, North Carolina
| Address: | ~8105 Tsali Rd, Stecoah, NC 28789, USA |
| GPS: |
35°24'28.3"N 83°35'6.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Trail Length: | 30.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Tsali features four singletrack loops that hug the banks of Fontana Lake. The trails are super fast and flowy singletrack with mostly moderate climbs and amazing scenery.Daily usage alternates between horses and bikes so you don't have to worry about running into spooked riders (check local park maps and signage). The trailhead features a bike wash station and there's also a nice campground with showers and flush toilets. Tsali is an IMBA Epic and with good reason! 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 Almond, North Carolina
- Head north on Watia Rd toward NC-28 S (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto NC-28 N (2.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Tsali Rd (0.2 mi)
- Tsali Rd turns slightly right and becomes Tsali Campground Rd (0.5 mi)
- Tsali Campground Rd turns slightly left and becomes Tsali Rd (0.8 mi)
- Slight leftDestination will be on the left(0.2 mi)
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