Old Fontana Forest Road

Fontana Dam · North Carolina

3.6 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

39 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Not Rated

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Conditions

Clear
77°
54°
81°
5 mph
Gust6 mph
7:02 AM
8:11 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

25% top-layer soil moisture80°F surface soil temperature

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 4 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Best Window This Week

Tuesday

a high near 81°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Old Fontana Forest Road is a 3.6-mile mountain bike trail near Fontana Dam, North Carolina. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking with a gravel surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 39 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Fontana Dam rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Fontana Dam.

Mountain Biking in Fontana Dam

Fontana Dam is one of the mountain biking hubs in North Carolina, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Old Fontana Forest Road as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Trail Details

Surface

Gravel

Surface Quality

Very Rocky

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Old Fontana Forest Road FAQ

Where is Old Fontana Forest Road?

Old Fontana Forest Road is a mountain bike trail near Fontana Dam, North Carolina. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Old Fontana Forest Road?

Old Fontana Forest Road is 3.6 miles long, with a gravel surface, with an estimated ride time of 39 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Old Fontana Forest Road?

Forecast signals point toward generally dry trail surfaces, though shaded sections can still vary. The current forecast suggests Tuesday because a high near 81°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Old Fontana Forest Road?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Fontana Dam include Whiting Rail Trail, Turkey Chute, Hoor Hollow Trail, Piney Ridge Trail, Fontana Loop Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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