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{{Trail
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|Banner Image=File:Roan Forest Road Purple Blaze.jpg
{{Infobox Trail
|Park=Roan Mountain State Park
| Image Name = Placeholder.gif
|Trail Marking=Purple
| Park = Roan Mountain State Park
|Trail Use=Hiking, Fishing
| City = Roan Mountain
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
| State = Tennessee
|Hike Time=2 hrs
| Marking = Purple
|Trail Distance=3.223 mi
| Trail Use = {{Dogs}} {{Fishing}} {{Hike}}
|Round Trip Distance=6.4 mi
| Difficulty Rating = Medium
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
| Hike Time = 2 Hours
|High Point=3,097 ft
| Round Trip Distance = 6.58 Mi
|Low Point=2,674 ft
| Trail Distance = 3.29 Mi
|Elevation Gain=755 ft
| Trail Type = Segment
|Elevation Loss=486 ft
| Elevation Gain = 1,520 Ft
|Elevation Change Direction=North-to-South
| Elevation Loss = -1,260 Ft
|Parking location=36.17654, -82.0794
| High Point = 3,132 Ft
|Trailhead location=36.17607, -82.07975
| Parking coords = 36.176541,-82.079402
| Trailhead coords = 36.176541,-82.079402
| Medical = *
}}
}}
{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Chestnut Ridge,Raven Rock,Turkey Trot}}
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__TOC__
 
== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
<!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. -->
The longest trail within the [[Roan Mountain State Park]] trail system. It largely follows 143 (including all of its road noise) connecting the Visitor Center with the Conference Center, Cabins, and Campground. The {{#show: Raven Rock | ?Trail distance round trip }} hike of Raven Rock is accessed from this trail.
The longest trail within the [[Roan Mountain State Park]] trail system. It largely follows 143 (including all of its road noise) connecting the Visitor Center with the Conference Center, Cabins, and Campground. The {{#show: Raven Rock | ?Trail distance round trip }} hike of Raven Rock is accessed from this trail.


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== Route Description==
== Route Description==
[[File:Forest road profile.png|thumb|right]]
<!-- Detailed description of the route. Is there any side trails that are worth traveling? -->
Trail begins at the Visitor Center and heads south then west until turning south again to cross 143. Afterwards it continues south behind the cabins, and ranger residence until it terminates at the Campground entrance on 143.
Trail begins at the Visitor Center and heads south then west until turning south again to cross 143. Afterwards it continues south behind the cabins, and ranger residence until it terminates at the Campground entrance on 143.
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
!Miles Out
!{{PAGENAME}}
!Miles Back
!Elevation (ft)
|-
|0.0
|Trail head at Visitor's Center
|3.27
|2,677
|-
|0.3
|Difficult to pass blow down
|2.97
|2,806
|-
|1.17
|Intersection with Chestnut Ridge Trail
|2.1
|2,902
|-
|1.32
|Cross TN 143 and Doe River
|1.95
|2,818
|-
|1.8
|Intersection with Turkey Trot Trail<br>Trail high point
|1.47
|3,133
|-
|2.14
|Cabin area access<br>Mystery Mountain Trail Monster
|1.13
|2,978
|-
|2.36
|Tom Birchfield Rd access
|0.91
|2,839
|-
|2.47
|Large boulders
|0.8
|2,946
|-
|2.68
|Conference Center access
|0.59
|3,055
|-
|2.76
|Raven Rock Trail access
|0.51
|3,039
|-
|2.92
|Park offices access
|0.35
|3,055
|-
|3.15
|Raven Rock Trail Access
|0.12
|2,677
|-
|3.27
|Trail head at TN143 near campground
|0.0
|2,940
|}


Accessible from this trail is [[Trail connects to::Chestnut Ridge]], [[Trail connects to::Turkey Trot]], and [[Trail connects to::Raven Rock]].
Accessible from this trail is [[Trail connects to::Chestnut Ridge]], [[Trail connects to::Turkey Trot]], and [[Trail connects to::Raven Rock]].
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<!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees?  -->
<!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees?  -->
The northern section can be very rocky and rugged at parts. Trail is well blazed and most trail splits are clearly marked or a trail blaze can be seen down the proper trail to take.   
The northern section can be very rocky and rugged at parts. Trail is well blazed and most trail splits are clearly marked or a trail blaze can be seen down the proper trail to take.   
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
<!-- Please list any Fees, Permits, Regulations, etc. that may be required on this trail.-->
== Misc. Information ==
<!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Any seasonal features, factoids, etc...? -->
== After the Hike ==
<!-- Other things to check out while you're in the area. Restaurants, attractions, monuments, etc... -->
After a hike, check out Bob's Dairyland back down in Roan Mountain.
== Maps ==
<!-- You can place pictures, PDF's, links, or even create a Google map with your waypoints and place it here. -->
<display_map center="36.166706,-82.098770" type="terrain" zoom="14" width="auto" height="550">
</display_map>


== Photos ==
== Photos ==
{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}}
<gallery>
{{Map Marker
<!-- Place any pictures from this trail below. Ideally we would have a picture of the trailhead to help people know when they found it -->
|Icon Type=Road crossing
<!-- Add a picture by typing Image:imagename.extension  -->
|Marker Title=TN143 Crossing
Image:placeholder.jpg|caption
|Marker Location=36.172867,-82.092025
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}}
</gallery>
{{Map Marker
 
|Icon Type=Trail bridge
<!-- Finally add the trail to any Categories it should belong to. -->
|Marker Title=River swim spot
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:No Trail KML]] [[Category:Stub]]
|Marker Description=Trail splits, trail continues left/north, unknown other direction
|Marker Location=36.17241,-82.092043
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail sign
|Marker Title=Trail split
|Marker Description=unknown white left, Forest Road right
|Marker Location=36.172241,-82.091629
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Large rock along trail
|Marker Location=36.170629,-82.092533
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail sign
|Marker Title=Connect with Turkey Trot
|Marker Location=36.169924,-82.092525
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Connector to rear of cabins
|Marker Description=[[Image:Roan Mystery Mountain Trail Monster.jpg|150px|Mystery Mountain Trail Monster]]
|Marker Location=36.166645,-82.090959
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail sign
|Marker Title=Trail split
|Marker Description=Turn right/east to continue, street access to left
|Marker Location=36.165782,-82.087584
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Large rock
|Marker Location=36.164984,-82.088515
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Access to conference center
|Marker Description=Stay on blazed trail
|Marker Location=36.163626,-82.091402
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail sign
|Marker Title=Intersection with Raven Rock Trail
|Marker Location=36.162928,-82.092131
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail sign
|Marker Title=Access to park ranger office
|Marker Location=36.161713,-82.093587
}}
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