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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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This is part of the [[Roan Mountain State Park]] trail system
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 ==
== How to get there ==
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From Johnson City (I-26 Exit 24):
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.
#Take TN67/US321 over to Elizabethton (about eight miles).
#Turn right/south at traffic light for TN37/US19E/US321 and travel for 17 miles.
#Turn right/south for TN143 for five miles to park visitors center.
#Trailheads are in several places around the park.
GPS address is 1015 Hwy 143 Roan Mountain, TN 37687.


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


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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Being a TN state park, the dirt and gravel trails are kept in good condition. Some of the trail sections are steep, thus can be slippery after a rain.   
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.   


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==

Revision as of 22:24, 14 September 2015


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Trail Name Cloudland (Roan Mountain State Park)
Park Roan Mountain State Park
Nearest City Roan Mountain
State Tennessee
Trail Marking N/A
Trail Use/Features Dnr hiking.png Dnr bike.png Dnr dog.png
Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking Time 30 Min0.5 Hours <br />0.0313 Days <br />
Distance, round-trip 0.5 Miles0.805 km <br />
Climb/Descent Elevation /
High Point *"*" is not a number.
Nearest Medical Elizabethton, TN
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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

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

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

Typical Conditions

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.

Fees, Permits, etc.

Misc. Information

After the Hike

After a hike, check out Bob's Dairyland back down in Roan Mountain.

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