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The northern section can be very rocky and rugged at parts. Trail is well blazed and most trail splits are clearly marked or a trail blaze can be seen down the proper trail to take. | The northern section can be very rocky and rugged at parts. Trail is well blazed and most trail splits are clearly marked or a trail blaze can be seen down the proper trail to take. | ||
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== Maps == | == Maps == | ||
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<display_map center="36.166706,-82.098770" type="terrain" zoom="14" width="auto" height="550" gkml="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/RMSP_Forest_Road_Trail.kml, | |||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/RMSP_Chestnut_Ridge_Trail.kml, | |||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/RMSP_Raven_Rock_Trail.kml, | |||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/RMSP_Turkey_Trot_Trail.kml"> | |||
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Revision as of 07:39, 19 September 2015
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Trail Overview
The longest trail within the Roan Mountain State Park trail system. It largely follows 143 (including all of its road noise) connecting the Visitor Center with the Conference Center, Cabins, and Campground. The 1.65 mi2.655 km <br /> hike of Raven Rock is accessed from this trail.
How to get there
The northern trail head begins across the street from the Visitor Center marked as part of the Boundary Trail System.
Route Description
Trail begins at the Visitor Center and heads south then west until turning south again to cross 143. Afterwards it continues south behind the cabins, and ranger residence until it terminates at the Campground entrance on 143.
Accessible from this trail is Chestnut Ridge, Turkey Trot, and Raven Rock.
Typical Conditions
The northern section can be very rocky and rugged at parts. Trail is well blazed and most trail splits are clearly marked or a trail blaze can be seen down the proper trail to take.
Misc. Information
Maps
Forest Road Trail is shown below in its blaze color purple.
Photos
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