Nantahala River Bike Trail
North Carolina
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1.2 mi
Distance
63 ft
Gain
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Nantahala River Bike Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 63 ft
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About this trail
Nantahala River Bike Trail is a 1.19-mile out-and-back route in North Carolina managed by the Forest Service. The trail gains 63 feet of elevation over its distance.
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
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