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  2. NC
  3. …West and Mountains
  4. …Yellow Creek
  5. Fontana Village
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“A handmade singletrack with tight switchbacks. ”

Mark O'Neal
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Miles

4.0

KM

Loop

2,387' 728 m

High

2,097' 639 m

Low

412' 126 m

Up

409' 125 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Off-leash

Description

The lesser-used trail accessed by either Lewellyn Cove or the Old Fontana Road.

This narrow singletrack has fewer roots and rocks but with a number of tight and steep switchbacks. Highlights are several stream crossings and a 70-foot bridge over a rock outcrop.

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Land Manager: Fontana Village Resort

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Mark O'Neal
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in Fontana Village

#34657

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#4

in Fontana Village

#1,407

in North Carolina

#34,657

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The Bee Cove Trail crosses the creek over this robust bridge.
Mar 13, 2017 near Robbins…, NC

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