Nantahala Outdoor Center
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North Carolina
12.5 mi
Distance
900 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside National Forests in North Carolina
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Nantahala Outdoor Center
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Part of the Nantahala National Forest, this trail system offers diverse riding from beginner-friendly loops to advanced technical trails. The area is known for its beautiful mountain scenery and well-maintained trail network.
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
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Summey Cove Trail
~1h 16m drive
0.3 mi · Hard
475B
~1h 25m drive
Easy
Headwater Road
~1h 25m drive
1.4 mi · Easy
Headwater Road
~1h 25m drive
Easy
Headwater Road
~1h 25m drive
0.6 mi · Easy
Headwater Road
~1h 26m drive
0.4 mi · Easy
Headwater Road
~1h 26m drive
1.8 mi · Easy