90 Things to do near Santeetlah Lake Trail
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Turkey Chute
Robbinsville, North Carolina
8.1 miles NA 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
Heritage Park
Andrews, North Carolina
8.1 miles SPublic (No Fee)
Disc Golf
Fontana Village
Fontana Dam, North Carolina
8.4 miles NA 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
Stecoah Gap
Robbinsville, North Carolina
8.6 miles EA 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
10.9 miles EA 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
Queens Creek Lake
Nantahala, North Carolina
12.1 miles EA 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
Davis Branch
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
13.5 miles WA riverside campground on the Tellico River with six campsites, each with a picnic table — a peaceful Tennessee base camp for hiking, fishing, and campfire nights.
Camp, Hike, Swim
Citico Creek
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
14.8 miles NWA mountain bike route that climbs high into the Tennessee mountains before returning along Citico Creek, with a beginner lake loop also available.
Mountain Bike
Flint Ridge
Bryson City, North Carolina
15.2 miles ENine 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
Fires Creek Area
Wake Forest, North Carolina
15.2 miles SSwim near Wake Forest, North Carolina
Swim
Grape Smuggler
Murphy, North Carolina
15.2 miles SWThe best-designed trail system near Murphy — full of fun flow through a gorgeous section of woods, with more miles actively in development.
Mountain Bike
Tsali Mouse Branch Loop
Almond, North Carolina
16.8 miles EOne 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 Thompson Loop
Almond, North Carolina
16.8 miles ETight, 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 Recreation Area
Almond, North Carolina
16.8 miles EFour 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
Tsali Right Loop
Almond, North Carolina
16.9 miles ETsali'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
Fingerlake
Almond, North Carolina
17.5 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
Baby Falls Area
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
17.7 miles WSwim near Tellico Plains, Tennessee
Swim
Baby Falls
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
17.8 miles WA Tellico River waterfall and swimming hole that's beginner-friendly for kayakers, beautiful for hikers, and especially stunning in fall for picnics and photography.
Hike, Kayak, Swim, Whitewater
LIttle Citico Horse Trails 2&3
Vonore, Tennessee
18.1 miles NWA singletrack and doubletrack loop along Little Citico Creek with five creek crossings, a steep climb up Salt Spring Mountain, and a great lunch spot at the top.
Mountain Bike
Swinging Bridge
Bryson City, North Carolina
19.7 miles EA 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
