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  2. TN
  3. …Eastern TN
  4. …Ducktown
  5. Tanasi Trail System
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“The easy way to climb up to the top of the Tanasi Trail System. ”

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Miles

4.8

KM
Doubletrack

2,052' 625 m

High

1,141' 348 m

Low

978' 298 m

Up

74' 23 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

After screaming down Thunder Rock Express, or if you are looking for an easier way to the top of the Tanasi Trail System than Bear Paw Loop, this is for you. A smooth gravel road, this runs up to West Fork and continues further to Peavine Sheeds Creek Road (FS 221).

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Land Manager: USFS - Cherokee National Forest Office

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  2.0 from 1 vote

#12

in Tanasi Trail System

#38953

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#12

in Tanasi Trail System

#762

in Tennessee

#38,953

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The bridge at the bottom of Thunder Rock Express
Sep 18, 2016 near Ducktown, TN
Keep your eyes peeled for this sign marking the trailhead for the West Fork Trail in the Tanasi Trail System.
Mar 25, 2017 near Ducktown, TN

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