Santeetlah Lake Trail
Robbinsville, North Carolina
| Address: | ~10-172 Cherohala Skyway, Robbinsville, NC 28771, USA |
| GPS: |
35°18'58.5"N 83°51'43.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | North Carolina |
| Trail Length: | 15.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Easiest |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Doubletrack |
Mountain Bike
It is old forest road, but is intermediate/difficult due to the variation of terrain. It needs to be ridden in to create a trail tread. Take the mountain bike. The mile markers on the trail and direction signage are good. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Santeetlah Lake Trail Mountain Bike Trail in Robbinsville, North Carolina - Directions, Maps, Photos
Santeetlah Lake Trail is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Robbinsville, North Carolina. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Santeetlah Lake Trail bike trail in Robbinsville.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/santeetlah-lake-trail/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Robbinsville, North Carolina
- Head west on Snider Hill toward Circle St (325 ft)
- Continue onto Atoah St (354 ft)
- Turn left to stay on Atoah St (0.3 mi)
- Continue onto Snowbird Rd (4.7 mi)
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