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|Banner Image=File:RMSP Ridge Top Trail.jpg
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|Trail Highlight=One of the two trail mountain bike system at the park
| Park = Roan Mountain State Park
|Park=Roan Mountain State Park
| City = Roan Mountain
|Trail Marking=Yellow
| State = Tennessee
|Trail Use=Hiking, Biking
| Marking = Yellow
|Trail Features=Mountains
| Trail Use = {{Biking}} {{Dogs}} {{Fishing}} {{Hike}}
|Difficulty Rating=Easy
| Difficulty Rating = Medium
|Hike Time=30 min
| Hike Time = 15 Min
|Trail Distance=0.2287 mi
| Round Trip Distance = 0.5 Mi
|Round Trip Distance=0.5 mi
| Trail Distance = 0.2 Mi
|Trail Type=Segment
| Trail Type = Segment
|High Point=3,013 ft
| Elevation Gain =  
|Low Point=2,906 ft
| Elevation Loss =  
|Elevation Gain=96 ft
| High Point =  
|Elevation Loss=0 ft
| Parking coords = 36.167861,-82.096850
|Elevation Change Direction=East-to-West
| Trailhead coords = 36.167861,-82.096850
|Parking location=36.16787, -82.09697
| Medical = Elizabethton, TN
|Trailhead location=36.16742, -82.0988
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{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Blue 2}}


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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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This is part of the [[Roan Mountain State Park]] trail system and along with [[Blue 2]] constitutes the Mountain Bike Trails of Roan Mountain State Park
This is part of the [[Roan Mountain State Park]] trail system. It is the shortest trail within the park.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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== Route Description==
== Route Description==
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[[File:Ridge top profile.png|thumb|right]]
A short alternate option of riding around the mountain bike trails.
A short alternate option of riding around the mountain bike trails.


Accessible from this trail is [[Trail connects to::Blue 2|Blue 2 Trail]].
Accessible from this trail is [[Trail connects to::Blue 2|Blue 2]].


== 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 trails are fairly well maintained and blazed fairly clearly with the exception of the Ridge Top connector. As I now recall, it may have been blazed blue as well.
 
==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">
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== Photos ==
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{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Old structure|Marker Title=Old foundation|Marker Description= |Marker Location=36.167498,-82.097859}}
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{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Trail bridge|Marker Title=Stream bridge crossing|Marker Description= |Marker Location=36.167007,-82.101748}}
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:No Trail KML]] [[Category:Stub]]

Latest revision as of 09:46, 28 December 2019

Ridge Top (Roan Mountain State Park)

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RMSP Ridge Top Trail.jpg
Highlight One of the two trail mountain bike system at the park
Park Roan Mountain State Park
Located Roan Mountain, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park
Trail Marking Yellow
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

HikingBiking

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

Mountains

Difficulty Rating Easy
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 30 min0.5 Hours <br />0.0313 Days <br /> round trip
Distance: 0.2287 mi0.368 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 0.5 mi0.805 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type Segment
Low / High Point 2,906 ft968.667 Yards <br />885.749 Meters <br /> / 3,013 ft1,004.333 Yards <br />918.362 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 96 ft29.261 Meters <br /> / (0 ft0 Meters <br />) – East-to-West
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days No hikes logged yet
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list 12 trails / 50.4 mi of trail
Parking 36° 10' 4.33" N, 82° 5' 49.09" W Map
Trailhead 36° 10' 2.71" N, 82° 5' 55.68" W Map
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Trail Overview[edit]

This is part of the Roan Mountain State Park trail system and along with Blue 2 constitutes the Mountain Bike Trails of Roan Mountain State Park

How to get there[edit]

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[edit]

Ridge top profile.png

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

Accessible from this trail is Blue 2.

Typical Conditions[edit]

The trails are fairly well maintained and blazed fairly clearly with the exception of the Ridge Top connector. As I now recall, it may have been blazed blue as well.

Photos[edit]


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