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Tsali Right Loop Mountain Bike Trail
Bryson City, North Carolina
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
25 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 10/18/10 by GoldenGoose |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 14 miles | Global Rank: #Not yet ranked. |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 268 | Wishlist: 120 |
| Avg. Speed: 7.13 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 35min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +2,724/-2,582 ft |
Description: The Right Loop is by far my favorite Tsali trail. Start at the trailhed parking lot and follow the signs for the LEFT LOOP (that's right). After about 0.3 miles, turn right onto the gravel road. This is County Line Road. Follow this trail up, then down, to the start of the right loop. Follow the right loop to the intersection with the Windy Gap Overlook loop (about 6 or 7 miles in). Take this loop out to the overlook, keeping to the right at each trail intersection. Turn around and take the loop back to the right. Skip this loop to cut over 2 miles from the total. Continue on the right loop and end in the trail head parking lot. This loop is what Tsali is all about.
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added in 2003 by guest 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by jfigel76 on October 25, 2011
One of my favorite trails to ride. Directional, which I love. About an hour to complete. Only open to bikers on certain days, no waiting for horses. No dabs, no major climbs, no dismounts and great scenery.
reviewed by Lisbeth on October 25, 2010
This was my favorite of the trails at Tsali. It wasn't difficult, and it was long and flowing with beautiful views. There is one hard, rocky uphill section, and the new trail out to Windy Point Overlook was harder and very soft to ride in. One part of the Right Loop felt like being in a magic place, as you ride the bottom of a huge hill with the trees towering over your shoulder, and the lake views at the beginning of the trail were absolutely stunning in autumn. Well worth a trip up.
reviewed by GoldenGoose on October 19, 2010
I prefer the Right loop over the Left because it has a little more techinical riding, climbing, and mileage. Kinda reminded me of the Thomspon and Mouse Branch loops, but easier and longer. Nothing advanced, just harder than what the left loop offers. It can easily be linked to the Left loop and done in the same ride for ~24 miles of easy pedaling.
Similar Trail: Tsali Left loop. Pinhoti sections 1-3 at Bear Creek.
reviewed by mtbgreg1 on September 6, 2010
Great Tsali Singletrack! More climbing and descending than the left loop. Awesome views at the overlook, although some of the trail up there is pretty overgrown
Similar Trail: Everything at Tsali, Jackrabbit trails, FATS
reviewed by Loonytik on July 26, 2010
I hit up the Right Loop on a hot Friday afternoon. The trail is well beaten down and fast in a lot of sections. Like some other reviewers mentioned there are some DEEP and WIDE muddy spots that will suck you down if you're not ready. I was expecting to see some features set up on this trail but there were none. Overall, a ride that will have your legs pumping. The campground worked out great but get there early on Friday to get a decent spot.
reviewed by scout_about on November 23, 2009
Rode all of the trails at Tsali this past weekend. Honestly I liked the Right Loop the least. It is a good trail but compared to the others it didn't size up. I suggest everyoen still ride it but I found the trail without any cool features. The trail is not technical but does have climbs that make your legs burn. It was still fun but I thought Left loop was much better and a lot more fun, even at 45 degress in the rain.
Similar Trail: Left Loop, Mouse Branch, Thompson Loop
reviewed by RoadWarrior on July 28, 2009
Was on a family vacation near Pigon Forge so took the 2 hr early morning drive to Tasli. First the trails are as the other reviewers stated, but I think a little over hyped. The big distraction was the enormous mud pits, some 10 feet wide and almost as deep. If they fix the mud holes would give the trails a rating of 4
Similar Trail: any of the other three there
reviewed by JSurratt on July 6, 2009
What I work out trail......not used to uphill trails like this back in Central Florida......we found that there are MOUNTIANS in Western North Carolina...LOL......however was a blast and the scenery riding the trail along the lakeside and the views from on top of Windy Ridge....breath taking......wow ....... could have stay there for hours, but knew we had to get back to the bottom and the ride down hill was awesome and fast.
Similar Trail: Tsali Thompson Loop, Tsali Mouse Branch
reviewed by JSurratt on July 4, 2009
Wow....what a killer loop......plenty of uphill and some fast downhill runs that will make you c*** your pants......this trail will give you the most workout, your legs will feel like jelly. Beautiful views of the Fontana Lake while you wind your way around the loop.
Similar Trail: Tsali Left Loop
reviewed by MaxSV650 on June 9, 2009
awesome trail with varied terrain, views, conditions. my 6th time back and each time it seems to get better and better. riding on top of the lake with the flowers on the bushes hitting you on the shoulders... priceless!
Similar Trail: Tsali left loop
reviewed by Giant_Boulder on February 10, 2009
Not too tough or technical but still a challenge. Some nice downhill, great views even in the winter. Spiritual experience. Highly recommended for novices.
reviewed by pedrotyler on January 10, 2009
fun always some thing challenging it is best to ride the trail backwards, for a better challange
reviewed by jamis.biker on July 10, 2008
One hell of a drive to get there but well worth it. I loved the bike washing station and the rotation of the trails depending on the day of the week so we didn't encounter any horses. Probably one of the best maintained trails I've ever been on.
Similar Trail: Fountainhead Regional Park
reviewed by Reserverockhopper on December 29, 2007
AWESOME BABY! Just one of 4 great trails at Tsali. Do them all together.
reviewed by Crash929 on September 18, 2007
Great trail, Loved the lush growth along the trail that is someting that you don't a lot of here out west, Great veiws of lake fontana, at several points along the trail, can't wait to go back and rid the rest of the trail network there.
Similar Trail: Not much like it, in my opinion ,
reviewed by videl_majin_cold45 on September 4, 2007
The Right Loop was a blast. It started out with a nice flow with great views of Lake Fontana and then bombed down with some awsome long downhill sections. This is my favorite trail at Tsali so far.
Similar Trail: Anything at Tsali
reviewed by getonthetrail on July 27, 2006
I also rode this combined with the Left Loop. I would have to say this is some of the best tight singletrack I've ridden in sometime. While this is not a technical ride high speeds and great scenary make for an unforgettable ride. I look forward to hit'n this trail and the two other more technical trails soon. One BIG NOTE: The trail rotates two trails at a time between horses and MTBers on certain days of the week. I recommend gettting a schedule of when trails are open to MTBers so you are not disappointed if the trail you planned to ride is only open to horses.
reviewed by Rebus on May 30, 2006
I rode this combined with the Left Loop, and had a blast. Massive amounts of fun and fast downhill when ridden clockwise. There's a few bailout trails to shorten things up if you need them, but you will probably be having so much fun, you won't even think about using them. You get a real isolated feel on the backside of this trail, and some of the scenery is simply amazing.
reviewed by mountainzen on March 21, 2006
Fast and swoopy. Nice to finally ride Tsali. Nothing too technical, but nice climbs.
reviewed by chuckreck on January 31, 2006
Riding this trail in the winter exposed the most beautiful views of Lake Fontana. We we're the only riders at Tsali this day. 43 degrees and sunny when we started, Rain storm 10 minutes after we finished. A very wonderful and lucky day. Fun downhill. Many leaves on the trail but no fallen trees. Rode Bent Creek the day before.
Similar Trail: I don't know of any place like Tsali. The lake & the smokies makes the difference. Bent Creek is nice too.
reviewed by yellowXtrek on August 1, 2005
This trail is a lot like the left loop. We rode this the opposite direction and encountered some good climbs that I would rather have gone down instead of up. The trail is starting to get really over grown in areas and was extreemly muddy due to recent rains.
Similar Trail: Tsali Left Loop
reviewed by Wyoming on April 1, 2005
First trail that I rode in the Tsali park. It is very good with some steep climbs. A little disappointed in the views. Its mostly like riding through the woods with glimpses of the lake. Don't get me wrong, it is well worth the ride, just a little over hyped.
Similar Trail: Other Tsali trails.
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