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Hike

Old Fontana Forest Road

Passes Fontana Lake
Inside Nantahala National Forest
1,065 ft of climbing

7.1 mi out & back · 1,065 ft gain · 2,773 ft high point · Moderate

In Nantahala National Forest · NC · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

This 7.1-mile out and back route follows Old Fontana Forest Road in Nantahala National Forest alongside Fontana Lake.

Elevation

1,065 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

2.2 mi from the trailhead
Cable Cove Recreation Area
Campground · NC
6.7 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

24 mi from you
Alum Cave Trail
- Passes Cliff Top
- Inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- 3,105 ft of climbing
9.8 mi out & back · 3,105 ft gain · Very hard
Great Smoky Mountains National Park · Camp 5 mi away

Out: 960 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Fontana LakeAlong the way · 0.0 mi in
Bee Cove KnobNearby · 0.2 mi in

Nearby reading

Fontana Dam, North Carolina

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 7.1 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 1,065 ft round trip
High point: 2,773 ft
Low point: 1,814 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 7.1 mi and 1,065 ft of climbing
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: NC
Camps within 15 mi: 14
Trailhead: 35.4399° N · 83.7898° W

Get directions Open the map

Cheoah Point Campground

Campground · NC

9.0 mi from the trailhead

Rattler Ford Group Campground

Campground · NC

20 mi from you

Little Greenbrier Trail

Ends at Wear Cove Gap
Inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park
3,698 ft of climbing

14.6 mi out & back · 3,698 ft gain · Very hard

Great Smoky Mountains National Park · Camp under a mile away

Chimney Tops Trail

Summits Chimney Tops
Inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park
1,416 ft of climbing

3.7 mi out & back · 1,416 ft gain · Moderate

Great Smoky Mountains National Park · Camp 4 mi away

Deep Creek Trail

Ends at Juney Whank Falls
Inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park
4,115 ft of climbing

13.9 mi one way · 4,115 ft gain · Very hard

Great Smoky Mountains National Park · Camp under a mile away

Cliff Top Trail

Passes Cliff Top
Inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park
3,497 ft of climbing

10.8 mi out & back · 3,497 ft gain · Very hard

Great Smoky Mountains National Park · Camp 5 mi away

Laurel Falls Trail

Passes Laurel Falls
Inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park
1,458 ft of climbing

6.1 mi out & back · 1,458 ft gain · Hard

Great Smoky Mountains National Park · Camp under a mile away

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Signal

Cell coverage here

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Weather

7-day forecast

Sun61°48°Chance Rain Showers
Mon67°50°Mostly Sunny
Tue70°56°Mostly Sunny
Wed68°57°Chance Rain Showers
Thu67°52°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri65°47°Chance Rain Showers
Sat63°Mostly Sunny

Sun: Chance Rain Showers · wind 7 to 10 mph ESE

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