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{{Trail | |||
{{ | |Banner Image=File:RMSP Ridge Top Trail.jpg | ||
|Trail Highlight=One of the two trail mountain bike system at the park | |||
|Park=Roan Mountain State Park | |||
|Trail Marking=Yellow | |||
|Trail Use=Hiking, Biking | |||
|Trail Features=Mountains | |||
|Difficulty Rating=Easy | |||
|Hike Time=30 min | |||
|Trail Distance=0.2287 mi | |||
|Round Trip Distance=0.5 mi | |||
|Trail Type=Segment | |||
|High Point=3,013 ft | |||
|Low Point=2,906 ft | |||
|Elevation Gain=96 ft | |||
|Elevation Loss=0 ft | |||
|Elevation Change Direction=East-to-West | |||
|Parking location=36.16787, -82.09697 | |||
|Trailhead location=36.16742, -82.0988 | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Trail Map|Other Trails=Blue 2}} | |||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
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 | |||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
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== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
[[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 | Accessible from this trail is [[Trail connects to::Blue 2|Blue 2]]. | ||
== Typical Conditions == | == Typical Conditions == | ||
<!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | <!-- Typical conditions throughout the year of what to expect on the trail. Rocky, muddy, sandy, flowers, lots of downed trees? --> | ||
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 == | == Photos == | ||
{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}} | |||
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Old structure|Marker Title=Old foundation|Marker Description= |Marker Location=36.167498,-82.097859}} | |||
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Trail bridge|Marker Title=Stream bridge crossing|Marker Description= |Marker Location=36.167007,-82.101748}} | |||
Latest revision as of 10:46, 28 December 2019
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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 | |
FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail | |
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):
- 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[edit]
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]