Tsali Loops, NC - IMBA Epics vlog

Let’s face it. This trail system is a haul from just about anywhere. So the question is, “Is it worth it?” The Answer, yes! Especially, if you are going to make a weekend out of it, i.e. riding all the trails that the National Recreation Area has to offer. Having enough trail to kill 2.5-4 hrs of non stop riding will give you all you can handle. While there isn’t anything extremely physically demanding there is a lot of pedaling throughout the whole trail system. With no major descents or major climbs you’ll be treated to fun, flowy, undulating trail, the whole way through.
Winding in an out of coves along the shores of the Fontana Lake you’ll be hard pressed to stay on the trail as you take in the beautiful lake views with mountains poking up in the background. With two separate loop systems governed by a weekly schedule you can pack 40+miles of trail in if you opt to camp and make a weekend out of it, again, making the drive ever more worthwhile. Keep in mind the campground is only open April 16- October 16, though, there are a few private camping options outside of the forest.
Campground:
First come first serve
42 Campsites
Open April 15 - October 31
Natahala Area SORBA
www.nasorba.com
Trail Schedule:
Jan./Feb./March/April/June/Sept./Nov./Dec.
Right Loop and Left Loop:
Horses - Tuesday , Thursday, & Saturday
Mountain Bikes -Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
Mouse Branch and Thompson Loop:
Horses - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
Mountain Bikes - Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
May/July/August/October
Right Loop and Left Loop:
Horses - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
Mountain Bikes - Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
Mouse Branch and Thompson Loop:
Horses - Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday
Mountain Bikes - Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday
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[@stephenlogan1115]

Appreciate the way you did this video - good explanation about the area, history, trail and I enjoyed the variety of video angles, etc. Not just flow, flow, flow. Thanks.

[@BikeLifewithRob]

Fun trails!

[@randyandjody]

Sounds fun!

[@Sharpie37377]

There are bike shops a lot closer to Tsali than Franklin.

[@FerdinandBuenaflorAton]

Ebike is allowed according to trailforks🤔🤔

[@bburnsey]

Rode Tsali 7/2023, and lots of No Ebike signs posted at entrance to trails.

[@matt45540]

Ebike everywhere!

[@coralhound]

It appears that the visit was in the spring, when was your visit?

[@ericrollins4607]

Which glasses is she wearing?