Ridge Top (Roan Mountain State Park)

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Trail Name Ridge Top (Roan Mountain State Park)
Park Roan Mountain State Park
Nearest City Roan Mountain
State Tennessee
Trail Marking Yellow
Trail Use/Features Dnr bike.png Dnr dog.png Dnr fishing.png Dnr hiking.png
Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking Time 15 Min0.25 Hours <br />0.0156 Days <br />
Distance:
round-trip/trail only
0.5 Mi0.805 km <br /> / 0.2 Mi0.322 km <br />
Trail Type Segment
Climb/Descent Elevation /
High Point
Parking 36° 10' 4.30" N, 82° 5' 48.66" W
Trailhead 36° 10' 4.30" N, 82° 5' 48.66" W
Nearest Medical Elizabethton, TN
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Trail Overview

This is part of the Roan Mountain State Park trail system. It is the shortest trail within the park.

How to get there

From Johnson City (I-26 Exit 24):

  1. Take TN67/US321 over to Elizabethton (about eight miles).
  2. Turn right/south at traffic light for TN37/US19E/US321 and travel for 17 miles.
  3. Turn right/south for TN143 for five miles to park visitors center.
  4. Trailheads are in several places around the park.

GPS address is 1015 Hwy 143 Roan Mountain, TN 37687.

Route Description

A short alternate option of riding around the mountain bike trails.

Accessible from this trail is Blue 2 Trail.

Typical Conditions

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.

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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