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{{Infobox Trail | {{Infobox Trail | ||
| Image Name = | | Image Name = Placeholder.gif | ||
| Park = Roan Mountain State Park | | Park = Roan Mountain State Park | ||
| City = Roan Mountain | | City = Roan Mountain | ||
| State = Tennessee | | State = Tennessee | ||
| Marking = | | Marking = Purple | ||
| Trail Use = {{ | | Trail Use = {{Dogs}} {{Fishing}} {{Hike}} | ||
| Difficulty Rating = Medium | | Difficulty Rating = Medium | ||
| Hike Time = 2 Hours | | Hike Time = 2 Hours | ||
| Distance = | | Round Trip Distance = 6.58 Mi | ||
| Elevation Gain = | | Trail Distance = 3.29 Mi | ||
| Elevation Loss = | | Trail Type = Segment | ||
| High Point = | | Elevation Gain = 1,520 Ft | ||
| | | Elevation Loss = -1,260 Ft | ||
| | | High Point = 3,132 Ft | ||
| Medical = | | Parking coords = 36.176541,-82.079402 | ||
| Trailhead coords = 36.176541,-82.079402 | |||
| Medical = * | |||
}} | }} | ||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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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. | ||
Accessible from this trail is [[Trail connects to::Chestnut Ridge]], [[Trail connects to::Turkey Trot]], and [[Trail connects to::Raven Rock]]. | |||
== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
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Trail Overview
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 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.
Accessible from this trail is Chestnut Ridge, Turkey Trot, and Raven Rock.
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.
Maps
Photos
- Placeholder.jpg
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