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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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This is part of the [[Roan Mountain State Park]] trail system. This is the longest trail of the park.
The longest trail within the [[Roan Mountain State Park]] trail system. It largely follows 143 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.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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From Johnson City (I-26 Exit 24):
The northern trail head begins across the street from the Visitor Center marked as part of the Boundary Trail System.
#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==
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== 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 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. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==

Revision as of 22:32, 14 September 2015


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Trail Name Forest Road
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 2 Hours0.125 Days <br />120 Min <br />
Distance, round-trip 2.9 Miles4.667 km <br />
Climb/Descent Elevation /
High Point
Nearest Medical Elizabethton, TN
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Trail Overview

The longest trail within the Roan Mountain State Park trail system. It largely follows 143 connecting the Visitor Center with the Conference Center, Cabins, and Campground. The 1.65 mi2.655 km <br /> hike of Raven Rock is accessed from this trail.

How to get there

The northern trail head begins across the street from the Visitor Center marked as part of the Boundary Trail System.

Route Description

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.

Typical Conditions

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.

Misc. Information

After the Hike

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

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