Cloudland Trail # 1000-Roan Mountain Area

Area Status: Temporarily Closed

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. 

At a Glance

Usage: Heavy

Activities

Day Hiking

Hiking
Elevation desc Low Point 6,160 ft.-High Point 6,270 ft.