Roan Mountain

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North Carolina · Mitchell County

Roan Mountain

Trails over grassy balds with rhododendron gardens in bloom.

Rating

Length

5.0 mi

Difficulty

5

County

Mitchell

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Appalachian Trail (Carvers Gap to U.S. Highway 19E)

Difficult 2-day backpacking trip along the North Carolina/Tennessee border

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Appalachian Trail (Dennis Cove to U.S. Highway 321)

An especially scenic and diverse portion of the AT

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Hawksbill Mountain

Steep 1.5-mile round-trip to jagged summit with gorge views.

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About This Trail

Trails over grassy balds with rhododendron gardens in bloom. This trail is part of the SecretFalls North Carolina expansion set and includes verified location metadata.

Location

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Coordinates: 36.1037, -82.123

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Getting There

Start from the primary trailhead for Roan Mountain in Mitchell County, North Carolina. Confirm parking, seasonal access, and trail conditions before hiking.

Nearby Trails

Appalachian Trail (Carvers Gap to U.S. Highway 19E)

Difficult 2-day backpacking trip along the North Carolina/Tennessee border

Appalachian Trail (Dennis Cove to U.S. Highway 321)

An especially scenic and diverse portion of the AT

Hawksbill Mountain

Steep 1.5-mile round-trip to jagged summit with gorge views.

Table Rock Mountain

2.2-mile round-trip moderate climb to a recognized peak with stunning cliffs.

Daniel Boone Scout Trail

6.5-mile strenuous round-trip to Calloway Peak on Grandfather Mountain.

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