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Revision as of 23:08, 2 January 2016
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Trail Overview
This is part of the Roan Mountain State Park trail system and can be used as part of a circuit from the campground or the cabins using one of the many access trails along this and Forest Road Trail.
How to get there
From Johnson City (I-26 Exit 24):
- 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
A spur off of Forest Road Trail. Likely use is for cabin renters to get to the Forest Road Trail to for options of making it to the Visitor's Center, Raven Rock, or for the really adventurous the Miller Homestead.
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.
Misc. Information
Maps
Turkey Trot Trail is shown below in its blaze color red.
Photos
Intersection of Forest Road and Turkey Trot Trails
View of the trail
