Tsali Recreation Area
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Tennessee
11.2 mi
Distance
750 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Tsali Recreation Area
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Classic mountain bike destination near Bryson City featuring four distinct trail loops around Fontana Lake. Offers stunning lake views, well-maintained singletrack, and varying difficulty levels. One of the Southeast's most popular mountain bike destinations.
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