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{{Park
{{Park
|Banner Image=
|Park Type=
|Park Website=https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48922
|Park Website=https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48922
|Trail Map Link=https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48922
|Trail Map Link=https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48922
|Entrance Fee Type=None
|Entrance Fee Type=None
|Activities=Hiking, Boating, Biking, Geocaching, Horses, Fishing
|Activities=Hiking, Boating, Biking, Horses, Fishing
|Features=Waterfalls, Vistas, Rivers, Lakes
|Features=Lakes
|Park Amenities=Golf, Disc Golf, Pools, Fast Food Grill, Beaches, Sports, Picnicking, Playgrounds
|Lodging Types=Campground
|Lodging Types=Campground
|Camping Amenities=Site water, Dump station, 20 amp electrical, 30 amp electrical, 50 amp electrical, Showers, Playgrounds, Wi-Fi, Camp Store
|Camping Amenities=Showers
|City=
|Area=2,800 acres
|Area=2,800 acres
|Operated By=
|Operated By=Nantahala National Forest
|Parking=36.49856, -82.48659
|Parking=35.41575, -83.59222
}}
}}
{{Park trail map}}
{{Park trail map}}
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The following trails are available to explore.   
The following trails are available to explore.   
{{Park trail table}}
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
!Trail
!Miles
!FS Trail
!Usage
|-
|Mouse Branch Loop
|9.0
|#152A
|{{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} {{Horses}}
|-
|Thompson Connector
|
|#152B
|{{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} {{Horses}}
|-
|Thompson Loop
|7.7
|#152
|{{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} {{Horses}}
|-
|Tsali Left Loop
|11.9
|#38A
|{{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} {{Horses}}
|-
|Tsali Right Loop
|11.0
|#38
|{{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} {{Horses}}
|-
|}  


To share the trails, the following schedule has been implemented:
To share the trails, the following schedule has been implemented:
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{Park trail gallery|Park={{PAGENAME}}}}
{{Park trail gallery|Park={{PAGENAME}}}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Tsali Right Loop
|Trailhead location=35.406438,-83.584095
|Trail Distance=11.0 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Marking=Unknown
|Trail Highlight=Hiking/Biking/Horseback
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Tsali Left Loop
|Trailhead location=35.406384,-83.584264
|Trail Distance=11.9 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Marking=Unknown
|Trail Highlight=Hiking/Biking/Horseback
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Thompson Loop
|Trailhead location=35.406050,-83.586026
|Trail Distance=7.7 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Marking=Unknown
|Trail Highlight=Hiking/Biking/Horseback
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Mouse Branch Loop
|Trailhead location=35.408430,-83.589081
|Trail Distance=9.0 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Marking=Unknown
|Trail Highlight=Hiking/Biking/Horseback
}}

Revision as of 22:32, 1 December 2019

Tsali Recreation Area
Park Type
Located
External Links Official Website

Official Trail Map

Entrance Fee None
ActivitiesThings to do at the park HikingBoatingBikingHorsesFishing
Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park
FeaturesNatural things to see at the park Lakes
Park Trails

4 Trails / Total of 39.60 miles63.73 km <br />

Lodging Types Campground
Camping Amenities

Showers

Park Area 2,800 acres11.331 km² <br />
Operated By Nantahala National Forest
Main Location Map
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Park Overview

Four loop trails along the shores of Fontana Lake. While open to hikers, better suited for mountain bikes and horses.

How to get there

From Johnson City, TN:

  1. Take I-26 to Asheville.
  2. Then I-40 west to the exit for US-74.
  3. Follow US-74 for 49 miles (past Bryson City).
  4. Turn right/west onto NC-28.
  5. Turn right/north into the Tsali Campground.

Route Description

The following trails are available to explore.

Park Trails Distance Difficulty Marking Usage Highlight
Mouse Branch LoopThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 9.00 mi Medium Unknown FS# 152A - Hiking/Biking/Horseback
Thompson LoopThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 7.70 mi Medium Unknown FS# 152 - Hiking/Biking/Horseback
Tsali Left LoopThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 11.90 mi Medium Unknown FS# 38A - Hiking/Biking/Horseback
Tsali Right LoopThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 11.00 mi Medium Unknown FS# 38 - Hiking/Biking/Horseback

To share the trails, the following schedule has been implemented:

Thompson Loop Trail and Mouse Branch Loop Trail

Hiking - seven days a week
Horseback Riding - Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Mountain Biking - Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Tsali Horse Trail (Right Loop and Left Loop)

Hiking - seven days a week
Horseback Riding - Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Mountain Biking - Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Typical Conditions

Wide trails (8 ft or more) with limited change in elevation.

Fees, Permits, etc.

Mountain bikers and horse riders must pay a daily use fee.

Gallery



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