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Connelly Creek FS Road #86

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  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. Nantahala National Forest
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“Steep, classic gravel climb to Big Laurel and Wesser Gap. ”

Michael Despeaux
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3.7

Miles

5.9

KM
Doubletrack

4,238' 1,292 m

High

3,119' 951 m

Low

1,264' 385 m

Up

177' 54 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

23%

Max Grade (13°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Unknown

Gated in the winter but legal for riding.

Description

This climb accesses the beautiful and remote Big Laurel Valley. It continues through the belly of the valley as an easy high elevation valley road with two creek crossings and side gravel going up, down, and all around.

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Land Manager: USFS - Nantahala National Forest Office

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Michael Despeaux
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in Nantahala National Forest

#3025

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#2

in Nantahala National Forest

#120

in North Carolina

#3,025

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