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|Difficulty Rating=Easy
|Hike Time=1.5 hrs
|Trail Distance=2.193 mi
|Round Trip Distance=4.4 mi
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
|High Point=3,773 ft
|Low Point=2,841 ft
|Elevation Gain=319 ft
|Elevation Loss=1,162 ft
|Elevation Change Direction=West-to-East
|Parking location=36.176541,-82.079402
|Trailhead location=36.176541,-82.079402
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| Park = Roan Mountain State Park
| City = Roan Mountain
| State = Tennessee
| Marking = Light Blue
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| Difficulty Rating = Easy
| Hike Time = 30 Min
| Round Trip Distance = 0.66 Mi
| Trail Distance = 0.66 Mi
| Trail Type = Loop
| Elevation Gain = 375 Ft
| Elevation Loss = -375 Ft
| High Point = 2,909 Ft
| Parking coords = 36.176541,-82.079402
| Trailhead coords = 36.176541,-82.079402
| Medical = Elizabethton, TN
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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A self guided nature trail within the [[Roan Mountain State Park]] trail system. If you're driving through, or not a big hiker, take this short hike to stretch your legs and enjoy some nature for about 15-30 minutes.
A self guided nature trail within the [[Roan Mountain State Park]] trail system. If you're driving through, or not a big hiker, take this short hike to stretch your legs and enjoy some nature for about 15-30 minutes.


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Cloudland (Roan Mountain State Park)

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Park Roan Mountain State Park
Located Roan Mountain, TennesseeLocation inherited from associated park
Trail Marking Light Blue
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

Hiking

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

VistasMountains

Difficulty Rating Easy
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 1.5 hrs0.0938 Days <br />90 Min <br /> round trip
Distance: 2.193 mi3.529 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 4.4 mi7.081 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 2,841 ft947 Yards <br />865.937 Meters <br /> / 3,773 ft1,257.667 Yards <br />1,150.01 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 319 ft97.231 Meters <br /> / (1,162 ft354.178 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 13 trails / 50.7 mi of trail
Parking 36° 10' 35.55" N, 82° 4' 45.85" W Map
Trailhead 36° 10' 35.55" N, 82° 4' 45.85" W Map
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Trail Overview

A self guided nature trail within the Roan Mountain State Park trail system. If you're driving through, or not a big hiker, take this short hike to stretch your legs and enjoy some nature for about 15-30 minutes.

How to get there

The trail begins behind the Visitor Center to the right. The described hike is counter-clockwise and begins at the rear of the cleared area and starts by following the Doe River.

Route Description

Short trail beginning at the Visitor Center. Begin by following the Doe River upstream before turning up the ridge for some higher elevation hiking.

Miles Out Cloudland Trail Miles Back Elevation (ft)
0.0 At Visitor's Center 0.66 2,719
0.20 Large rock 0.46 2,755
0.31 At Parking lot 0.35 2,788
0.66 Return to Visitor's Center 0.00 2,719

Typical Conditions

The hike is fairly level with some minor elevation changes. Drainage streams are typically covered with short walking bridges. Some portions of the trail can be uneven and rocky.

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Photos

  • Doe River

  • Trail view

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