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  5. Fontana Village
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“A handmade singletrack with tight switchbacks. ”

Mark O'Neal
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2.5

Miles

4.0

KM
Singletrack

2,387' 728 m

High

2,097' 639 m

Low

412' 126 m

Up

409' 125 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

The lesser-used trail accessed by either Lewellyn Cove or the Old Fontana Road.

This narrow singletrack has fewer roots and rocks but with a number of tight and steep switchbacks. Highlights are several stream crossings and a 70-foot bridge over a rock outcrop.

Contacts

Local Club: SORBA - Nantahala Area

Land Manager: Fontana Village Resort

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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 4 votes

#2

in Fontana Village

#10786

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Trail Rankings

#2

in Fontana Village

#332

in North Carolina

#10,786

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