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{{Trail
{{Infobox Trail
|Banner Image=File:Roan Bridge over Doe River.jpg
| Image Name = placeholder.JPG
|Trail Highlight=Easy, handicap accessible, trail along Doe River
| Park = Roan Mountain State Park
|Park=Roan Mountain State Park
| City = Roan Mountain
|Trail Marking=White
| State = Tennessee
|Trail Use=Hiking
| Marking = N/A
|Trail Features=Rivers
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Biking}} {{Dogs}}
|Difficulty Rating=Easy
| Difficulty Rating = Medium
|Hike Time=60 min
| Hike Time = 30 Min
|Trail Distance=0.5736 mi
| Distance = 0.5 Miles
|Round Trip Distance=1.18 mi
| Elevation Gain =  
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
| Elevation Loss =  
|High Point=2,914 ft
| High Point =  
|Low Point=2,849 ft
| Latitude = 36.166706
|Elevation Gain=0 ft
| Longitude = -82.098770
|Elevation Loss=34 ft
| Medical = Elizabethton, TN
|Elevation Change Direction=West-to-East
|Parking location=36.16557, -82.09624
|Trailhead location=36.16547, -82.0965
}}
}}
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{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Fred Behrend}}


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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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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.
This is part of the [[Roan Mountain State Park]] trail system


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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From Johnson City (I-26 Exit 24):
Leaving south on 143, the most direct access is at the shelter before the cabins. This access is mid-way through the trail.
#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==
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[[File:Riverside profile.png|thumb|right]]
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 ==
<gallery>
{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}}
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{{Map Marker
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|Icon Type=Trail sign
Image:placeholder.jpg|caption
|Marker Title=Connection with Fred Behrend Trail
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|Marker Location=36.163128,-82.100052
</gallery>
}}
 
{{Map Marker
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|Icon Type=Trail bridge
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] [[Category:No Trail KML]] [[Category:Stub]]
|Marker Title=Bridge to group campsites
|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
}}

Latest revision as of 22:33, 29 December 2019

Riverside

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Roan Bridge over Doe River.jpg
Highlight Easy, handicap accessible, trail along Doe River
Park Roan Mountain State Park
Located Roan Mountain, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park
Trail Marking White
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

Hiking

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

Rivers

Difficulty Rating Easy
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 60 min1 Hours <br />0.0625 Days <br /> round trip
Distance: 0.5736 mi0.923 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 1.18 mi1.899 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type In-and-Out
Low / High Point 2,849 ft949.667 Yards <br />868.375 Meters <br /> / 2,914 ft971.333 Yards <br />888.187 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 0 ft0 Meters <br /> / (34 ft10.363 Meters <br />) – West-to-East
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 / 50.1 mi of trail
Parking 36° 9' 56.05" N, 82° 5' 46.46" W Map
Trailhead 36° 9' 55.69" N, 82° 5' 47.40" W Map
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Trail Overview[edit]

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.

How to get there[edit]

Leaving south on 143, the most direct access is at the shelter before the cabins. This access is mid-way through the trail.

Route Description[edit]

Riverside profile.png

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 Trail.

Accessible from this trail is the Fred Behrend Trail.

Typical Conditions[edit]

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.

Photos[edit]




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