110 Things to do near Winding Stairs
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Queens Creek Lake
Nantahala, North Carolina
1.4 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
Flint Ridge
Bryson City, North Carolina
6.3 miles NENine 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
Stecoah Gap
Robbinsville, North Carolina
6.3 miles NA 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
Fingerlake
Almond, North Carolina
9.4 miles NEAn 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
Swinging Bridge
Bryson City, North Carolina
9.9 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
Heritage Park
Andrews, North Carolina
10.1 miles SWPublic (No Fee)
Disc Golf
Tsali Mouse Branch Loop
Almond, North Carolina
10.5 miles NEOne 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
10.6 miles NETight, 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 Right Loop
Almond, North Carolina
10.7 miles NETsali'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 Recreation Area
Almond, North Carolina
10.7 miles NEFour 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
Santeetlah Lake Trail
Robbinsville, North Carolina
10.9 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
Fontana Village
Fontana Dam, North Carolina
13.9 miles NWA 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
14.0 miles NWA 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
Fires Creek Area
Wake Forest, North Carolina
16.0 miles SWSwim near Wake Forest, North Carolina
Swim
Macon Early College Disc Golf Course
Franklin, North Carolina
18.5 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
Deep Creek Trail
Bryson City, North Carolina
19.0 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
Burnt Tree Peninsula
Hayesville, North Carolina
19.1 miles SOne of the easiest trails in the Jack Rabbit system — still an absolute blast to ride in Hayesville, NC.
Mountain Bike
Jack Rabbit Trails
Hayesville, North Carolina
19.4 miles SA beginner-friendly machine-built trail network near Hayesville with a fast, twisty main loop and easy-to-navigate branches — a total blast for any level rider.
Mountain Bike
High Point
Hayesville, North Carolina
19.4 miles SThe highest point in the Tsali trail system with the biggest climb and most technical terrain — rewarded by phenomenal views of the lake and surrounding mountains from the top.
Mountain Bike
Yotee's Run
Hayesville, North Carolina
19.4 miles SPart of the Jack Rabbit trail system, Yotee's Run is a fast, flowy singletrack that captures everything great about the singletrack in this area.
Mountain Bike
