Near Fonta Flora State Trail: Fonta Flora County Park Section
Overlook on Fonta Flora Trail looking out over Lake James to Bald Knob and the Black Mountain Crest
Near Fonta Flora State Trail: Fonta Flora County Park Section
View up one of the coves towards the main part of Lake James
Near Fonta Flora State Trail: Fonta Flora County Park Section
View of Lake James and the mountains
Near Fonta Flora State Trail: Fonta Flora County Park Section
Beautiful covered bridge along the trail!

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Fonta Flora State Trail: Fonta Flora County Park Section

4.6 (5 Ratings)
The County Park section of the new Fonta Flora State Trail.
4
mi
Distance
179
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.02mi
Distance
179ft
Elevation Gain
294ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
1,321ft
High Point
1,203ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
A great new trail with some good views of Lake James as it passes through a mixed pine and hardwood forest.

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October 30, 2025
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January 28, 2025
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All Clear
October 06, 2023
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