MTB Project Logo

Up and down and all around, Tsali Right Loop has it all.


Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

10.5

Miles

16.9

KM

Singletrack

1,987' 606 m

High

1,722' 525 m

Low

669' 204 m

Up

600' 183 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

11%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

The Tsali Right Loop is very similar to the Left Loop - expect some sections of rocks and a few challenging climbs. There are plenty of fast, flowy sections to break up the pedaling. Overall, there is less shoreline riding and more steeper side slope sections than the Tsali Left Loop.

The trail starts with a slight downhill to the east and drops onto one of the many Lake Fontana peninsulas. The descent quickly transitions to a climb, gradual at first and then steep for the duration. Enjoy a slight respite before the second big climb starts after Brattles Branch Creek.

After topping out, it is an easier pedal towards an overlook. Stay right at the forks in the trail to get to the Windy Point Overlook and enjoy more great views. The overlook loop is only about a mile. On the way back, stay right to continue on Tsali Right Loop and then right again at the intersection with Right Loop Connector 2.

From here, contour on inland trail to the end of Tsali Right Loop to an intersection with Tsali Left Loop and County Line Road.

Continue onward to complete the Tsali Left and Right Loops - IMBA Epic for a long route, or County Line Road for a shorter ride.

Contacts

Shared By:

Leslie Kehmeier with improvements by Gin Ma

Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 19 votes

#1131

Overall
  4.4 from 19 votes
5 Star
47%
4 Star
42%
3 Star
11%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#1,131

Overall
17 Views Last Month
5,065 Since Jan 5, 2015
Intermediate Intermediate

0%
0%
84%
5%
11%
0%

Photos

View from the top.
Aug 5, 2020 near Bryson…, NC
October 2017
Oct 2, 2017 near Bryson…, NC
Tsali gives you everything - like riding on carpet!
Jun 28, 2019 near Bryson…, NC
View from Right Loop Overlook at Tsali
Aug 9, 2014 near Bryson…, NC

0 Comments

Weather


Current Trail Conditions

Unknown
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

Jun 18, 2023
Jenn McMullan
First time riding the right loop. Really fun! 13.3mi — 1h 38m
Jul 12, 2022
Susan Denny
Apr 29, 2022
Russ Gowan
mostly dry. 77 degrees in sunny areas. Flow Heaven! 18.6mi — 2h 40m
Feb 10, 2022
Chris Mulligan
Jun 29, 2020
Christopher Bailey
Jun 29, 2020
Factory Jones
Bailey Jones first time at Tsali 11.5mi
Jun 17, 2020
Chris Handley
Lots of arm bushwhacking 10.5mi
Oct 28, 2019
Chris Bruce
11.3mi
Welcome

Join the Community! It's FREE

Already have an account? Login to close this notice.