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Roan Mountain Garden TR 1002
3/19/2024- Roan Mountain Recreation Area will undergo a major renovation this summer, funded by the Great American Outdoors Act.
The Recreation Area will be closed during the repairs.
The area to be closed includes the rhododendron gardens, Roan high bluff, Cloudland parking area, and Cloudland Trail. Carver’s Gap and the Appalachian Trail will remain open, but there is limited parking at Carver’s Gap.
We ask that visitors plan accordingly and contact the District Office (828-689-9694) if they have any questions or visit www.roanhighlands.org for alternative hikes.
On a clear day you can enjoy views of Mount Mitchell, Grandfather Mountain, Table Rock and Hump Mountain. This trail passes through a large patch of Catawba rhododendrons and consists of two loops. The upper loop is wheelchair accessible, while the lower loop has several steps. There are 16 interpretive stops on the upper loop trail. The stops correspond with a trail guide that is available at the parking area. An observation deck is located at the upper loop. Restrooms, water and picnic tables are available at the parking lot.
Total Length: 1 mile
Total Elevation Change: 120 feet
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Beginning Point: Roan Mountain Gardens Parking Lot
Ending Point: Roan Mountain Gardens Parking Lot
Average Hiking Time: 30 minutes (one way)
Amount of Use: Heavy
Blaze Color: None
Area Trail Map: None
USGS Quad Map: Carvers Gap and Bakersville
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Closed |
|---|---|
| Operational Hours: | |
| Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site, Accessible, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Closest Towns: | Bakersville, NC |
| Water: | Drinking |
| Restroom: | Flush |
General Information
Directions:From Burnsville, take US 19E to Spruce Pine. Turn left on NC 226N and follow this to Bakersville. Once in Bakersville, continue to follow this road straight ahead as it changes to NC 261. Take this road to Carvers Gap and the state line. Look for the Roan Mountain sign and turn left onto NC 1348. The Appalachian Trail crosses here. Follow NC 1348 to the fee station. After the station, turn left onto the gravel road. Continue to the first parking lot on the left. The trailhead is located next to the restrooms.
Activities
Day Hiking
Wheelchair accessible, Hiking| Elevation desc | Low Point 6,080 ft.-High Point 6,200 ft. |
Amenities
| Interpretive Site: | 16 interpretive stops on the upper loop trail |
|---|---|
| Picnic tables: | |
| Parking: | |
| Toilets: | |
| Accessible: | Upper loop |
| Drinking water: |