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| Trail Name
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Forest Road
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| Park
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Roan Mountain State Park
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| Nearest City
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Roan Mountain
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| State
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Tennessee
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| Trail Marking
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N/A
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| Trail Use/Features
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| Difficulty Rating
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Medium
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| Hiking Time
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2 Hours0.125 Days <br />120 Min <br />
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| Distance, round-trip
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2.9 Miles4.667 km <br />
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| High Point
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Elizabethton, TN
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Trail Overview
The longest trail within the Roan Mountain State Park trail system. It largely follows 143 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.
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.
Fees, Permits, etc.
Misc. Information
After the Hike
After a hike, check out Bob's Dairyland back down in Roan Mountain.
Maps
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