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Dock - Fontana Lake – Viewpoint next to the Dam loop from Robbinsville

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Dock - Fontana Lake – Viewpoint next to the Dam loop from Robbinsville

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Dock - Fontana Lake – Viewpoint next to the Dam loop from Robbinsville

05:18

98.5km

1,900m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.4 km for 98 m

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Parking

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32.8 km

Fontana Hilton

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Fontana Dam Shelter, nicknamed the “Fontana Hilton,” is one of the most popular shelters on the Appalachian Trail and the Benton MacKaye Trail. It features running water, restrooms, picnic …

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33.7 km

Fontana Dam overlook and visitor center

Highlight • Monument

This dam was constructed in World War II, as a partial solution to the demand for more hydroelectric power. It's a very popular spot for water sports and fishing, and the Appalachian Trail actually crosses the dam.

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34.7 km

Fontana Dam

Highlight • Monument

Fontana Dam, the entrance to the Smokey Mountains. Films like "Picnic with Bears" or "Nell" were shot here. If you want to hike in the Smokey Mountains and also want …

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57.8 km

Cheoah River

Highlight • River

The Cheoah River flows through the rugged mountains of western North Carolina, carving a narrow gorge before joining the Little Tennessee River near Tapoco. Known for its steep gradient and …

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58.0 km

Tapoco Lodge

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Tapoco Lodge is a historic 1930s lodge set along the Cheoah River near the Tennessee–North Carolina border. Rooms start around $200 per night, with riverfront cabins and lodge rooms available. …

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98.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.4 km

15.7 km

10.7 km

621 m

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

97.4 km

1.14 km

Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Thursday 9 July

31°C

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71 %

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Fontana Hilton