Tsali Recreation Area

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Trail 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.

Trail	Miles	FS Trail	Usage
Mouse Branch Loop	9.0	#152A
Thompson Connector		#152B
Thompson Loop	7.7	#152
Tsali Left Loop	11.9	#38A
Tsali Right Loop	11.0	#38

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.

Misc. Information

Tsali Recreation Area Forest Service webpage

Maps

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