Cloudland (Roan Mountain State Park)
| Cloudland (Roan Mountain State Park) (log in to submit report) | |
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| Highlight | Self guided visitor's trail from the visitor's center/grist mill |
| 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 |
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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. | 1.5 hrs0.0938 Days <br />90 Min <br /> round trip |
| Distance: | 0.6194 mi0.997 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 0.6194 mi0.997 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car |
| Trail Type | Loop |
| Low / High Point | 2,673 ft891 Yards <br />814.73 Meters <br /> / 2,806 ft935.333 Yards <br />855.269 Meters <br /> |
| Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. | 107 ft32.614 Meters <br /> / (110 ft33.528 Meters <br />) – Counter Clockwise |
| 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' 35.54" N, 82° 4' 45.84" W Map |
| Trailhead | 36° 10' 34.79" N, 82° 4' 44.83" W Map |
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Trail Overview[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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) |
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| 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[edit]
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.
Photos[edit]
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Trail Profile
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Doe River
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Trail View
