Roan Mountain Gardens Trail - Roan Mountain, NC - USAPosted by: 
Hobo Larry
N 36° 06.090 W 082° 08.068
17S E 397882 N 3995802
Roan Mountain Gardens Trail
Famous for its spectacular natural gardens of Catawba rhododendrons, Roan Mountain shelters a rich diversity of life, from spruce-fir forests to vast grassy balds.
Waymark Code: WM12R31
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2020
Views: 1
Description
An easy , paved trail starts at the information cabin and winds through rhododendrons to and overlook. You can choose between a short, 0.3 mile loop or continue on a longer, figure-eight loop. The Cloudland Trail is a moderate, 1.2-mile hike from the end of the Cloudland parking area to a Roan High Bluff Overlook. The Appalachian Trail crosses Roan Mountain on its trek from Maine to Georgia.
Famous for its spectacular natural gardens of Catawba rhododendrons, Roan Mountain shelters a rich diversity of life, from spruce-fir forests to vast grassy balds.
Roan Mountain is actually not one mountain, but a high ridge about 5 miles long. It ranges from a height of 6,286 feet at Roan High Knob to a low of 5,500 feet at Carver’s Gap. No one knows the origin of the mountain’s name. Some claim the name refers to the roan or reddish color of the mountain when rhododendrons bloom in June or the mountain ash berries appear in September. Others say the name comes from Daniel Boone’s roan horse, because he and his horse were frequent visitors.
Additional Details
Width: 36 inches.
Primary Surface: Asphalt
Secondary Surface: Asphalt
Average Grade: 7%
Maximum Grade: 15%
Elevation Low Point: 6,168
Elevation High Point: 6,191
Year Designated: 1980
Length: 1.50 miles
Loop Trail? Yes
Type: Backcountry
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee? $3.00
Parking Fee? No
Allowed Uses:
Camping
Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife Observation
Parking: N 36° 06.115 W 082° 08.105
Trailhead/trail website: [Web Link]
Trail allowances or restrictions:
Allowed Uses:
Camping
Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Wildlife Observation
Trail type: Asphalt
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