Smokies

Cycling is a popular yet demanding sport in the Smokies, an area where just about all biking is mountain biking, since there's very little flat terrain. Yet if you love the challenge of mountain biking there's no better place.
Tsali       Some of the best-known Smoky Mountains mountain biking trails are the famous Tsali trails, overlooking Fontana Lake just west of Cherokee. Named after the 19th century Cherokee indian martyr, the 42-mile network of multi-use trails offers a variety of challenges, from mild to exreme.
       Hikers may use the Tsali trails any day of the week, but bikers and horseback riders must share the trails on alternating days, A schedule is posted at the trailhead. Download a Tsali map.
       For road biking, there are many miles of uncrowded back roads in the Cherokee area. The least-mountainous of those roads are generally the ones that follow a river.
 
Gryphon Bikes of Maggie Valley
Ken and Beth Brown
871 Soco Road
Maggie Valley, NC 28751		 (828) 926-4400
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There is no better way to experience the Smoky Mountains or the ribbon of highway that is the Blue Ridge Parkway than on a Harley.

Gryphon Bikes is located in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, a short drive from Cherokee. We offer motorcycle rentals of new and late model Harley-Davidsons by the day or longer.
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 Highway 19 West
Bryoson City, NC 28713		 (800) 232-7238
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Named one of the “Best Outfitters on Earth” by National Geographic Adventure, NOC has more than 35 years of rafting experience on seven Southeastern rivers. Our Nantahala Adventure Resort is just a short drive from Cherokee and is home to our famous Paddling School, renowned Outfitter’s Store, restaurants, lodging and more.
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Biking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is only allowed on the roads where vehicles are permitted.

Road & Trail Guides
For detailed descriptions of roads and trails throughout the Smokies, we recommend one of Jim Parhams' excellent guides. Website.

 
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