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Forest Service road that closely tracks the TN/NC state line near Hot Springs.


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5.4

Miles

8.7

KM

Doubletrack

3,153' 961 m

High

2,906' 886 m

Low

405' 124 m

Up

541' 165 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Description

This road is not marked or signed. This is a gravel forest road that eventually degrades in condition the further you travel along it, from Rich Mountain Look-Out (TN-FSR467A), to Jack Branch Spur (NC-FSR486B).

It is very easy to miss the entrance to Jack Branch Spur (NC-FSR486B) from this road, and if you continue on, you'll encounter several pond size mud holes that are almost impassable. This means you have probably gone too far. The road dead-ends in the forest.

Contacts

Shared By:

Marc Upton with improvements by Glint Gossamer

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  3.0 from 1 vote

#6

in Lanceville

#27249

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#6

in Lanceville

#564

in Tennessee

#27,249

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Typical Trail Condition
Feb 23, 2023 near Greenev…, TN
Typical surface condition of Shad Road.
Oct 5, 2020 near Greenev…, TN
Typical surface condition of Shad Road beyond the intersection with Jack Branch Spur.
Oct 5, 2020 near Greenev…, TN

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