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{{Trail
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|Banner Image=File:Roan Bridge over Doe River.jpg
{{Infobox Trail
|Trail Highlight=Easy, handicap accessible, trail along Doe River
| Image Name = placeholder.JPG
|Park=Roan Mountain State Park
| Park = Roan Mountain State Park
|Trail Marking=White
| City = Roan Mountain
|Trail Use=Hiking
| State = Tennessee
|Trail Features=Rivers
| Marking = N/A
|Difficulty Rating=Easy
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}}
|Hike Time=60 min
| Difficulty Rating = Medium
|Trail Distance=0.5736 mi
| Hike Time = 30 Min
|Round Trip Distance=1.18 mi
| Distance = 0.5 Miles
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
| Elevation Gain =  
|High Point=2,914 ft
| Elevation Loss =  
|Low Point=2,849 ft
| High Point =  
|Elevation Gain=0 ft
| Latitude = 36.166706
|Elevation Loss=34 ft
| Longitude = -82.098770
|Elevation Change Direction=West-to-East
| Medical = Elizabethton, TN
|Parking location=36.16557, -82.09624
|Trailhead location=36.16547, -82.0965
}}
}}
{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Fred Behrend}}
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
One of the flattest and easiest trail within the [[Roan Mountain State Park]] trail system. A portion of this trail is handicap friendly including an accessible bridge from the shelter to the boardwalk through a portion of wetlands. It can also be used to connect between the park cabins and group camping or the regular campground.
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This is part of the [[Roan Mountain State Park]] trail system


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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Leaving south on 143, the most direct access is at the shelter before the cabins. This access is mid-way through the trail.
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==
== Route Description==
[[File:Riverside profile.png|thumb|right]]
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Beginning at a park shelter, this trail begins with either crossing the river for a short hike, or walking along the river until it meets [[Fred Behrend|Fred Behrend Trail]].
Beginning at a park shelter, this trail begins with either crossing the river for a short hike, or walking along the river until it meets [[Fred Behrend|Fred Behrend Trail]].
Accessible from this trail is the [[Trail connects to::Fred Behrend|Fred Behrend Trail]].


== 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.   
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. ==
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== Misc. Information ==
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== After the Hike ==
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After a hike, check out Bob's Dairyland back down in Roan Mountain.
== Maps ==
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<display_map center="36.166706,-82.098770" type="terrain" zoom="14" width="auto" height="550">
</display_map>


== Photos ==
== Photos ==
{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}}
<gallery>
{{Map Marker
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|Icon Type=Trail sign
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|Marker Title=Connection with Fred Behrend Trail
Image:placeholder.jpg|caption
|Marker Location=36.163128,-82.100052
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}}
</gallery>
{{Map Marker
 
|Icon Type=Trail bridge
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|Marker Title=Bridge to group campsites
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:No Trail KML]] [[Category:Stub]]
|Marker Description=[[Image:Roan Bridge over Doe River.jpg|150px|Bridge to group campsites]]
|Marker Location=36.164150,-82.098783
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail bridge
|Marker Title=Bridge to boardwalk
|Marker Description=[[Image:Builders of Roan bridge.jpg|150px|Builders of the bridge]]
|Marker Location=36.165727,-82.096531
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Handicap accessible boardwalk
|Marker Description=[[Image:Roan sign about the wetlands.jpg|150px|About the wetlands]]
|Marker Location=36.165566,-82.096234
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Boardwalk ends
|Marker Location=36.165300,-82.096353
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Point of interest
|Marker Title=Trail head
|Marker Location=36.164304,-82.096686
}}
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