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Great Smoky Mountain National Park-The Settlement at Thomas Divide

Near: Bryson CityNC (Weather)
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25 Total
Mileage
500 Difficulty: Rigorous Trail
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Trail Description 500 Miles of riding trails, from easy to difficult. Can be steep, but great variety, waterfalls, rivers, wonderful views.
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Campground Small family oriented camp ground, nice paddocks for horses, great access to the park. We also have a 3 bedroom farm house where we rent out rooms, and there is a bathroom available for general use.
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The Settlement at Thomas Divide
828 788 3648
carol@thomasdivide.com
Carol Dilley
470 McCracken Road (P.O.Box 965)
Bryson City, NC 28713
Directions 1 hour west of Asheville, take I 40 West to NC 74 west. Local directions by request carol@thomasdivide.com
This information was provided by Carol Dilley on 1/17/2012 11:46:29 AM

Notes on Difficulty Rating:  
 Easy
(Gently sloping or level terrain; trails are groomed or wide open; shallow or no creek crossings. ) 
 More Difficult (Moderate hills over consistent surface; possibly some narrow trails and short steeper slopes) 
 Rigorous (Easy to More Difficult for rider but physically challenging for horse such as on a level surface through deep sand) 
 Challenging (Possible rocky, uneven surface, steep slopes, uncleared trails, faster flowing streams and other obstacles that lead to more difficult riding for rider and horse)