Editing Cloudland (Roan Mountain State Park)

{{Trail
|Banner Image=File:View of Roan Cloudland Trail.jpg
|Trail Highlight=Self guided visitor's trail from the visitor's center/grist mill
|Park=Roan Mountain State Park
|Trail Marking=Light Blue
|Trail Use=Hiking
|Difficulty Rating=Easy
|Hike Time=1.5 hrs
|Trail Distance=2.193 mi
|Round Trip Distance=4.4 mi
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
|High Point=3,773 ft
|Low Point=2,841 ft
|Elevation Gain=319 ft
|Elevation Loss=1,162 ft
|Elevation Change Direction=West-to-East
|Parking location=36.17654, -82.0794
|Trailhead location=36.17633, -82.07912
}}
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== Trail Overview ==
A self guided nature trail within the [[Roan Mountain State Park]] trail system. If you're driving through, or not a big hiker, take this short hike to stretch your legs and enjoy some nature for about 15-30 minutes.

== How to get there ==
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The trail begins behind the Visitor Center to the right. The described hike is counter-clockwise and begins at the rear of the cleared area and starts by following the Doe River.

== Route Description==
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Short trail beginning at the Visitor Center. Begin by following the Doe River upstream before turning up the ridge for some higher elevation hiking.

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
|-
!Miles Out
!Cloudland Trail
!Miles Back
!Elevation (ft)
|- 
|0.0
|At Visitor's Center
|0.66
|2,719
|- 
|0.20
|Large rock
|0.46
|2,755
|- 
|0.31
|At Parking lot
|0.35
|2,788
|- 
|0.66
|Return to Visitor's Center
|0.00
|2,719
|}

== Typical Conditions ==
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The hike is fairly level with some minor elevation changes. Drainage streams are typically covered with short walking bridges. Some portions of the trail can be uneven and rocky.  

== Photos ==
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{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Point of interest|Marker Title=Trail head|Marker Description=Located behind the Visitor's Center|Marker Location=36.17633,-82.079002}}
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Point of interest|Marker Title=Large boulder|Marker Description= |Marker Location=36.173845,-82.078614}}
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Point of interest|Marker Title=Boulder with overhang|Marker Description= |Marker Location=36.174308,-82.078562}}