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{{Trail | {{Trail | ||
|Banner Image= | |Banner Image=File:Roan Peg Leg mine entrance.jpg | ||
|Trail Highlight=View the entrance to an abandoned mine | |||
|Park=Roan Mountain State Park | |Park=Roan Mountain State Park | ||
|Trail Marking=White | |Trail Marking=White | ||
|Trail Use=Hiking | |Trail Use=Hiking | ||
|Trail Features= | |Trail Features=Caves | ||
|Difficulty Rating=Easy | |Difficulty Rating=Easy | ||
|Hike Time= | |Hike Time=20 min | ||
|Trail Distance= | |Trail Distance=0.2834 mi | ||
|Round Trip Distance= | |Round Trip Distance=0.56 mi | ||
|Trail Type=In-and-Out | |Trail Type=In-and-Out | ||
|High Point= | |High Point=2,826 ft | ||
|Low Point=2, | |Low Point=2,670 ft | ||
|Elevation Gain= | |Elevation Gain=152 ft | ||
|Elevation Loss= | |Elevation Loss=0 ft | ||
|Elevation Change Direction=West-to-East | |Elevation Change Direction=West-to-East | ||
|Parking location=36. | |Parking location=36.17645, -82.07942 | ||
|Trailhead location=36. | |Trailhead location=36.17633, -82.079 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Trail Map}} | {{Trail Map}} | ||
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== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}} | {{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}} | ||
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Point of interest|Marker Title=Trail split|Marker Description=Continue right for the trail, unknown trail to the left|Marker Location=36.176882,-82.078971}} | {{Map Marker | ||
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Overlook|Marker Title=Viewing platform|Marker Description=[[Image:Roan Peg Leg view from platform.jpg|150px|View from the platform]]|Marker Location=36.176719,-82.077615}} | |Icon Type=Point of interest | ||
{{Map Marker|Icon Type=Cave|Marker Title=Peg leg mine|Marker Description=[[Image:Roan Peg Leg mine entrance.jpg|150px|View of the mine]]|Marker Location=36.176135,-82.076313}} | |Marker Title=Trail split | ||
|Marker Description=Continue right for the trail, unknown trail to the left | |||
|Marker Location=36.176882,-82.078971 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Overlook | |||
|Marker Title=Viewing platform | |||
|Marker Description=[[Image:Roan Peg Leg view from platform.jpg|150px|View from the platform]] | |||
|Marker Location=36.176719,-82.077615 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Cave | |||
|Marker Title=Peg leg mine | |||
|Marker Description=[[Image:Roan Peg Leg mine entrance.jpg|150px|View of the mine]] | |||
|Marker Location=36.176135,-82.076313 | |||
}} | |||
Revision as of 10:07, 24 December 2019
| Peg Leg Mine (log in to submit report) | |
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| Highlight | View the entrance to an abandoned mine |
| 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 |
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| FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail |
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| Difficulty Rating | Easy |
| Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. | 20 min0.333 Hours <br />0.0208 Days <br /> round trip |
| Distance: | 0.2834 mi0.456 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 0.56 mi0.901 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 | 2,670 ft890 Yards <br />813.816 Meters <br /> / 2,826 ft942 Yards <br />861.365 Meters <br /> |
| Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. | 152 ft46.33 Meters <br /> / (0 ft0 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 | 11 trails / 49.8 mi of trail |
| Parking | 36° 10' 35.22" N, 82° 4' 45.91" W Map |
| Trailhead | 36° 10' 34.79" N, 82° 4' 44.40" W Map |
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Trail Overview
This is part of the Roan Mountain State Park trail system
How to get there
From the visitor center walk between the water wheel building and the bathrooms. Head left and go under the waterwheel flume to begin the hike.
Route Description
Short trail beginning at the visitor center.
| Feet Out | Peg Leg Mine | Feet Back | Elevation (ft) |
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| 0 | Trail head at Visitor's Center | 1,596 | 2,714 |
| 198 | Unknown split, continue right for trail | 1,398 | 2,697 |
| 1,015 | Viewing platform | 581 | 2,850 |
| 1,596 | Peg Leg Mine | 0 | 2,909 |
Typical Conditions
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.
Misc. Information
General John T. Wilder purchased this land as part of a 7,000 acre purchase for $25.15 an acre in 1870. One of the mines he started became known as the Peg Leg Mine. The mine was mined for iron ore. The ore was sent to a smelter across the Doe River. The water wheel, similar to the one near the visitor's center, was used to lift and drop a 500-lb hammer and to crush the ore. The ore would then be loaded on to rail cars and sent to Cranberry, North Carolina for further processing before making its way to Ohio and Pennsylvania to a steel mill.
Photos
Sign at the Visitor's Center
Trail Profile
Entrance to the Peg Leg Mine
View from the viewing platform
Water wheel showing the non-meshing gear
