Fonta Flora Trail Map

Friends of the Fonta Flora State Trail Located in western North Carolina the 100-Mile Fonta Flora State Trail will connect Morganton to Asheville with hiking and biking trails along the Catawba River and creeks through the mountains and into downtowns. The Fonta Flora Barnburner is a 50k mountain bike race that will test your endurance skill and fortitude to press on as you ride through the heart-pounding trails of Lake James State Park and the Fonta Flora Trail. Hike through the parking lot and head west on NC 126 for a half-mile to Wolf Pit Road. Fonta Flora State Trail Authorized in 2015 the Fonta Flora State Trail will connect Morganton to Asheville with a hiking and biking trail.

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Learn how the trail came to be.

Fonta Flora Trail Map. In addition a new section of the Fonta Flora State Trail is currently being constructed in Old Fort by Foothills Conservancy. Finally Old Fort is home to world class natural resources a rich history and several iconic trails that draw national and global outdoor enthusiasts to the region annually. Included in the trail is a loop around Lake James.

The Fonta Flora State Trail FFST is a recreation facility that provides an unparalleled experience for people of all ages and abilities. This unique trailhead sign is located at the entrance to the future Fonta Flora County Park. From there enter the Fonta Flora State Trail through the park for about 45 miles until your reach the Lake James Boat Launch.

The first section to be built will be a 29-mile loop around one of North Carolinas premier recreation destinations Lake James. The long term vision for the Trail is to connect Downtown Asheville with Downtown Morganton. This trail map located on the kiosk at the trailhead gives a good look at the location of the loop Id be hiking this day as well as the route of the Fonta Flora Trail which continues east and west as well.

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