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 4.7 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Yellow Creek
  5. Fontana Village
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“A steep downhill bomb from the top end of Fontana to the General Store. ”

Mark O'Neal
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0.6

Miles

1.0

KM
Singletrack

2,122' 647 m

High

1,792' 546 m

Low

7' 2 m

Up

337' 103 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

26%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

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One Way Only: This is designated as a directional trail.

Description

A steep downhill with lots of roots and rocks. Start at the top end of Fontana and go down to the General Store. Run laps back up the paved road until you've had enough. Supposedly, this is the downhill course for races run here.

According to Fontana Village, this trail is "known throughout the southeast as an extreme downhill mountain bike challenge".

Contacts

Local Club: SORBA - Nantahala Area

Land Manager: Fontana Village Resort

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Mark O'Neal
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  4.7 from 3 votes

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in Fontana Village

#7663

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#1

in Fontana Village

#211

in North Carolina

#7,663

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