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Lazy Elk

Intermediate
 4.5 (4)
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  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Cherokee
  5. Fire Mountain
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“A connector trail that, when paired with Kate's Wave, adds another 1.5 miles of downhill to Kessel Run or Spearfinger. ”

Vinnie Connors
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Map Key

1.0

Miles

1.7

KM
Singletrack

2,445' 745 m

High

2,239' 682 m

Low

113' 35 m

Up

232' 71 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

Lazy Elk starts at an intersection with Tinker's Dream, crosses Kessel Run, intersects with Spearfinger, and ends at a scenic point at the intersection of Kate's Wave and Tinker's Dream. This trail can be paired with the end of Tinker's Dream for a short 1.5-mile loop.

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Land Manager: City of Cherokee, NC

Shared By:

Vinnie Connors with improvements by Larry Conger
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  4.5 from 4 votes

#5

in Fire Mountain

#7871

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#5

in Fire Mountain

#228

in North Carolina

#7,871

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Lazy Elk - Fire Mountain Trails - Cherokee, NC
Oct 28, 2017 near Cherokee, NC
Really well constructed trails, these guys did a great job and created a wonderful asset for the WNC MTB community!
Sep 1, 2017 near Cherokee, NC
Fire Mountain Trails - New For 2020 - Skilly & Lower Tinker's Dream - Cherokee, NC
Sep 4, 2020 near Cherokee, NC
Fire Mountain Trail Map
Apr 8, 2019 near Cherokee, NC

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