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Fonta Flora Barnburner

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  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Morganton
  5. Lake James State Park
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“A 50k mountain bike trail race around the flow trails of Lake James. ”

Brandon Thrower
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29.9

Miles

48.2

KM

80%

Singletrack

1,415' 431 m

High

1,203' 367 m

Low

2,349' 716 m

Up

2,357' 718 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs No Dogs

E-Bikes Unknown

Stay on the trails and follow traffic laws while riding on road.

Overview

The Fonta Flora Barnburner is a 50k mountain bike race that will test your endurance, skill and fortitude to press on as you ride through the heart-pounding trails of Lake James State Park and the Fonta Flora Trail.

Description

Each trail system has unique features to enjoy, but here's a little taste. LJSP is tight, fast and flowy, with ripping berm sections and did we mention feel the flow? Next the Fonta Flora trail opens up, but stay on your game. It's fast, fast, fast with tight corners, wide open sprints and enough flow to get the wheels well off the ground. Gorgeous lake views abound on this race along with mountain views that will inspire you to ride harder.

Contacts

Local Club: Northwest North Carolina Mountain Bike Alliance

Land Manager: North Carolina State Parks - Lake James State Park

Shared By:

Brandon Thrower with improvements by Michael Lowther
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  5.0 from 6 votes

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in Lake James State Park

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in Lake James State Park

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in North Carolina

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Quick break next to a fern lined creek at Lake James.
Jul 28, 2016 near Glen Al…, NC
Bridge crossing stream
Sep 23, 2019 near Glen Al…, NC
Lake James
Aug 20, 2018 near Glen Al…, NC
Lake James
Sep 23, 2019 near Glen Al…, NC
Fern beds on West Wimba
May 20, 2019 near Glen Al…, NC
View over Lake James
Feb 20, 2022 near Glen Al…, NC

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