133 Things to do near Almond, NC 28713
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Fingerlake
Almond, North Carolina
0.4 miles EAn offshoot of Fontana Lake open April through October, Fingerlake offers gravel-edged swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing surrounded by lush forest — with restrooms and picnic tables on site.
Canoe, Kayak, Swim
Tsali Right Loop
Almond, North Carolina
2.7 miles NTsali's Right Loop delivers what the trail system is famous for — flowing singletrack past the Windy Gap Overlook — with an option to add the scenic overlook loop for extra mileage.
Mountain Bike
Tsali Thompson Loop
Almond, North Carolina
2.8 miles NWTight, twisting singletrack at Tsali's Thompson Loop keeps you honest with technical terrain and a couple of sneaky uphills — fast and fun in both directions.
Mountain Bike
Tsali Mouse Branch Loop
Almond, North Carolina
2.8 miles NWOne of the most technical of the Tsali trails at over 8 miles, with loose rocks, fast sections, and a spectacular lake-and-mountain overlook near the high point of the loop.
Mountain Bike
Tsali Recreation Area
Almond, North Carolina
2.9 miles NWFour fast, flowy singletrack loops hugging the banks of Fontana Lake, with a bike wash station, campground with showers, and alternating horse/bike days — an IMBA Epic.
Mountain Bike
Flint Ridge
Bryson City, North Carolina
3.0 miles SWNine switchbacks up a steep ridge rewarded with fast singletrack and Nantahala River views — a solid change of pace near the renowned Tsali trails.
Mountain Bike
Swinging Bridge
Bryson City, North Carolina
4.2 miles SEA mostly paved river-valley ride near Bryson City with a swinging bridge crossing, beautiful river scenery, and one big hill — a scenic option when the local singletrack is limited.
Mountain Bike
Queens Creek Lake
Nantahala, North Carolina
8.0 miles SWA secluded reservoir in the Nantahala mountains with mountain reflections on still water, quality trout fishing, swimming on warm days, and a scenic drive up Winding Stairs Road.
Swim
Stecoah Gap
Robbinsville, North Carolina
8.7 miles WA steady 4-mile climb from 3,165 ft up to Stecoah Bald near Robbinsville with tight singletrack, great views, and a rewarding downhill on the way back.
Mountain Bike
Winding Stairs
Topton, North Carolina
9.2 miles SWA long, steep mountain bike climb up Winding Stairs Road past Queen's Creek Reservoir to a paved descent alongside the Nantahala River back to the start near Topton.
Mountain Bike
Deep Creek Trail
Bryson City, North Carolina
9.9 miles NETwo scenic out-and-back mountain bike trails on old logging roads — Deep Creek (2 miles one way) and Indian Creek Falls (3 miles one way, with a small waterfall) — both with creek views and easy terrain.
Mountain Bike
Deep Creek Area
Wallace, North Carolina
10.3 miles NESwim near Wallace, North Carolina
Swim
Fontana Village
Fontana Dam, North Carolina
15.3 miles WA highly technical network of mountain bike trails near Fontana Dam that earned the nickname 'Little Pisgah' — more technical than Tsali, with good climbing and multiple loop options.
Mountain Bike
Turkey Chute
Robbinsville, North Carolina
15.7 miles WA fast, screaming downhill trail used regularly for races in Robbinsville, North Carolina — totally rideable on a regular mountain bike for a sweet, exhilarating descent.
Mountain Bike
Santeetlah Lake Trail
Robbinsville, North Carolina
17.1 miles WAn intermediate-to-difficult forest road trail around Santeetlah Lake near Robbinsville — rough terrain that benefits from repeated riding to establish a trail tread.
Mountain Bike
Mt. LeConte Lodge
Sylva, North Carolina
17.2 miles EThe highest guest lodge in the eastern United States at 6,400 feet, with spectacular Smokies views from an open glade just below the Mt. LeConte summit in Great Smoky Mountains NP.
Camp, Hike, Horseback, Rock Climb
Macon Early College Disc Golf Course
Franklin, North Carolina
17.9 miles SEA beginner-friendly 9-hole disc golf course with dual tees on 7 holes — a good variety of uphill, downhill, short, and long shots near Franklin.
Disc Golf
Heritage Park
Andrews, North Carolina
19.0 miles SWPublic (No Fee)
Disc Golf
Cades Cove Campground
Townsend, Tennessee
20.0 miles NWOver 2 million visitors a year come to bike, hike, tour the 11-mile loop road, and watch wildlife amid wildflowers in spring and vivid fall colors in this iconic Smoky Mountain valley.
Camp
WCU Trails
Cullowhee, North Carolina
20.9 miles EAn intermediate mountain bike trail on steep WCU campus hillside near Cullowhee with lots of ups and downs despite a modest overall elevation change.
Mountain Bike
