TSALI WEEKEND ADVENTURE
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TSALI WEEKEND ADVENTURE
When
Thursday, September 25th to Sunday, September 28th
Details
This Trip is Currently booked. Please contact trip leader to get on the waiting list.
Spend a long weekend of adventure in the Nantahala Recreation area on the cusp of Autumn! We’ll mountain bike at Tsali, hike the trails around Tsali and the Smokies, and maybe even paddle the Nantahala River. Camp or stay in luxury lodges.
Activities:
Mountain Biking
Tsali is well known for being one of the premier areas in the country for mountain biking. The Tsali Recreation Area offers a total of 39 miles of some of the most beautiful, yet challenging trails in the south. Overlooking Lake Fontana, the 4 trails range from the 5.3-mile Mouse Branch Loop Trail, to the 11.9-mile long Left Loop Trail.
Hiking
The same trails used for biking and horseback riding are open at all times for hiking. Trail lengths start with the 5.3-mile Mouse Branch Loop Trail, and then increase in distance to the Thompson Loop Trail at 7.4 miles and Right Loop & Left Loop Trails at 11 miles each. In addition, there are multiple hiking trails in the surrounding area such as the Goldmine Loop (3 miles), Deep Creep Loop (4 miles) and Martin’s Gap Loop (12 miles).
Canoing / Kayaking
The Tsali Recreation Area is bordered by Lake Fontana which offers miles of beautiful coves and open water for canoing and kayaking. If you‘re feeling a little more adventurous, ride a shuttle from the NOC up to the Power Plant put in and take the 8 mile stretch through the Nantahala Gorge back to the NOC.
Whitewater Rafting
Led by the Nantahala Outdoor Center, there will be an option to raft on the afternoon of the 27th. The trip offers a three hour rafting trip over the Nantahala’s Class II-III rapids. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
Where to stay:
Camping
The Tsali Recreation Area has 42 campsites that are on a first come / first serve basis. The campsites are $15 per night and offer showers and flush toilets.
Cabins
One of the most popular features of the weekend are the luxury cabins which feature hot tubs, satellite TV, and a full kitchens.
Reservation & Pricing
REFUND POLICY: Refunds will not be issued after September 10, 2008
If you would like to attend the TSali weekend, Reserve her for your spot in a cabin. If you prefer to camp, then just email the trip leader for details.
This Trip is Currently booked. Please contact trip leader to get on the waiting list.
Contact
If you would like more information about the activities or lodging arrangements, please e-mail Kurt Andress or contact him directly at 615-481-4499.
Heard this was the one NOT to miss……I’m so in!
Hiking the 10mile is what I want and great food and conversation with great people….life does not get any better……..
I’m in for the 11.9 mile loop……..maybe both days!!!
then the hot tub…….!!
Amy
I’m tentatively in! Who all is going?
I am planning to spend as much time kayaking the Nanny as Hiking, so if anyone else wants to bring their kayak, we can ride together. Also, anyone can rent a kayak from the NOC if they don’t have one.
Susan Brown ,, has asked me to come.
Need more info: please sign me up.
Toni Reeves
I’m in tentative for now, depends on the availability of GAS.
The folks from the NOC have posted the gas situation is bad there and if you come make sure you have enough gas to get home as you may not be able to get any there. Or here. Good luck!!