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Lake James State Park – Fonta Flora Trail — Lake View loop from Old Catawba River

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Mountain biking trails

United States

North Carolina

Burke County

Lake James State Park – Fonta Flora Trail — Lake View loop from Old Catawba River

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10,813

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Lake James State Park – Fonta Flora Trail — Lake View loop from Old Catawba River

04:09

49.5km

560m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Lake James State Park

Pisgah WRC Game Land

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Parking

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1.78 km

Lake James

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This lake offers a ton of different water activities, including swimming, boating, fishing, and paddling, with trails around the lake for biking. There's even a nice beach area you can access to take a break and enjoy the water.

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3.17 km

Lake James State Park

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The trails at Lake James State Park are multi use trails that are largely along the water and under the cover of trees. The state park is home to a …

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14.0 km

Fonta Flora Trail

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The Fonta Flora Trail is a multi-use trail that winds through the scenic landscapes of the Lake James area. Stretching around 25 miles, the trail follows the shores of Lake …

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24.8 km

Fonta Flora Trail, Lake James State Park

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25.4 km

Fonta Flora Trail — Lake View

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Fonta Flora takes you along the shore of Linville River for a smooth and easy dirt ride. It is a great way to start or end your ride calmly whilst enjoying the views.

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31.4 km

Lake James

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49.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.8 km

7.41 km

1.59 km

397 m

271 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

17.3 km

8.26 km

812 m

328 m

324 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

32°C

14°C

31 %

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Lake James State Park – Fonta Flora Trail — Lake View loop from Old Catawba River

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Lake James State Park

Fonta Flora Trail

Fonta Flora Trail, Lake James State Park

Fonta Flora Trail — Lake View

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