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{{Park
{{Infobox Trail
|Park Type=Recreation Area
                    | Image Name = placeholder.jpg
|Park Website=https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48922
                    | City = Almond
|Trail Map Link=https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48922
                    | State = North Carolina
|Activities=Hiking, Boating, Biking, Horses, Fishing
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} {{Horses}}
|Features=Lakes
                    | Difficulty Rating = Medium
|Lodging Types=Campground
                    | Hike Time = *
|Camping Amenities=Showers
                    | Distance = 42
|City=Almond
                    | Elevation Gain = ~400
|Area=2,800 acres
                    | High Point = 2,096
|Operated By=Nantahala National Forest
                    | Latitude = N35°23.838
|Main Location=35.41575, -83.59222
                    | Longitude = W83°35.533
                    | Medical = Bryson City, NC
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35.397305,-83.592224,Tsali Recreation Area
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{{Park trail map}}


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


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From Johnson City, TN:
From Johnson City, TN:
#Take I-26 to Ashville.
#Take I-26 to Asheville.
#Then I-40 west to the exit for US-74.
#Then I-40 west to the exit for US-74.
#Follow US-74 for 49 miles (past Bryson City).  
#Follow US-74 for 49 miles (past Bryson City).  
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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:
Thompson Loop Trail and Mouse Branch Loop Trail  
Thompson Loop Trail and Mouse Branch Loop Trail  
:Hiking - seven days a week  
:Hiking - seven days a week  
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Mountain bikers and horse riders must pay a daily use fee.
Mountain bikers and horse riders must pay a daily use fee.


== After the Hike ==
==Gallery==
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{{Park trail gallery|Park={{PAGENAME}}}}
 
{{Trail Stub
== Misc. Information ==
|Trail=Tsali Right Loop
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|Trailhead location=35.406438,-83.584095
Tsali Recreation Area [http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwgAykeaxcN4jhYG_h4eYX5hPgYwefy6w0H24dcPNgEHcDTQ9_PIz03VL8iNMMgycVQEAHcGOlk!/dl3/d3/L2dJQSEvUUt3QS9ZQnZ3LzZfME80MEkxVkFCOTBFMktTNUJIMjAwMDAwMDA!/?ss=110811&ttype=recarea&recid=48922&actid=24&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&navid=110000000000000&pnavid=null&cid=FSE_003741&pname=Nantahala+National+Forest+-+Tsali+Recreation+Area Forest Service webpage]
|Trail Distance=11.0 mi
 
|Difficulty=Medium
== Maps ==
|Trail Marking=Unknown
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|Trail Highlight=FS# 38 - Hiking/Biking/Horseback
<googlemap lat="35.41575" lon="-83.592224" height="600" type="terrain" zoom="14" scale="yes" icons="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/marker{label}.png">
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http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Tsali_Thompson_Loop.kml
{{Trail Stub
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Tsali_Mouse_Branch_Loop.kml
|Trail=Tsali Left Loop
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Tsali_Left_Loop.kml
|Trailhead location=35.406384,-83.584264
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Tsali_Right_Loop.kml
|Trail Distance=11.9 mi
</googlemap>
|Difficulty=Medium
 
|Trail Marking=Unknown
== Photos ==
|Trail Highlight=FS# 38A - Hiking/Biking/Horseback
<gallery>
}}
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{{Trail Stub
Image:placeholder.jpg
|Trail=Thompson Loop
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|Trailhead location=35.406050,-83.586026
</gallery>
|Trail Distance=7.7 mi
 
|Difficulty=Medium
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|Trail Marking=Unknown
[[Category: North Carolina]]  [[Category:Biking]] [[Category:Horse Riding]] [[Category:Camping]]
|Trail Highlight=FS# 152 - 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=FS# 152A - Hiking/Biking/Horseback
}}

Latest revision as of 22:52, 19 December 2019

Tsali Recreation Area
Park Type Recreation Area
Located Almond, North Carolina
External Links Official Website

Official Trail Map

Entrance Fee Unknown
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 35° 24' 56.70" N, 83° 35' 31.99" W Map
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Park Overview[edit]

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

How to get there[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]

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

Gallery[edit]