Fire On The Mountain
Trail
5.2 mile
8.3 kilometer
loop
100% Singletrack
Intermediate/Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
737'
225 m
Descent: -737' -225 m
High: 2,927' 892 m
Low: 2,237' 682 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 5% (3°)
Max Grade: 16% (9°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
All Clear
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“A loop at the newly opened Fire Mountain Trail System accessed from the Oconaluftee Trailhead.”
— Mike EaganElectric Mountain Bikes Unknown
Features -none-
Overview
This is a new trail system built by Trail Dynamics, sponsored by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. It has excellent flow and most switchbacks are bermed to keep speed and momentum with super radius and curvatures.
Description
Most trails are easy to intermediate with one "Advanced" segment. I only rode the beginner-intermediate route this time. The plans are to expand already.
This loop, as seen on the elevation graph, begins on Tinker's Dream and is almost entirely up for the first half on Lazy Elk and Spearfinger. Followed by a fun descent that starts on the northern half of Spearfinger onto Uktena and back to Tinker's Dream.
Go and enjoy!
This loop, as seen on the elevation graph, begins on Tinker's Dream and is almost entirely up for the first half on Lazy Elk and Spearfinger. Followed by a fun descent that starts on the northern half of Spearfinger onto Uktena and back to Tinker's Dream.
Go and enjoy!
Contacts
Local Club: Trail Dynamics
Land Manager: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI)
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Dec 30, 2019
Scott Wade
Great place! I dropped my friends off at casino and then I hit the trails. If your staying in gatlinburg area, be sure to drive over mountain.
5.1mi
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10h 30m
Nov 19, 2018
Michael Hanson
Dry cleaners dictions, just lots of leaves. Big laurel leaves make Kessel Run a little slick at speed in the corners. Averaged 16 mph down Kessl Run.
15mi
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2h 30m
Apr 14, 2018
Nicholas Feliciano
first time on this trail and liked it. it was easier going up spearfinger but my legs was still burning. Great run on Kessel better then ridgeline
Jul 29, 2017
Mikey Hanson
Nor garmin/strava no rules
Super fun!! Fiance and I spent afternoon early morn there. Super fun for all a must ride!
Jul 1, 2017
Jay Smelser
Awesome trails! Had freakin blast! Well built, drain well & tons of fun...
8.5mi
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