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    Top Spots in and near Roan Mountain

    • Johnson City, Tennessee

      Kayak or SUP at Picken’s Bridge

      5.0
      Picken's Bridge has a parking area and boat drop that is accessible to place kayaks or paddle boards. From the boat drop there is a large open area of the lake to paddle around and explore. Northwest from the boat drop there are some cliffs that can easily be climbed up to cliff jump. Please rem...
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    • Todd, North Carolina

      Hike the Elk Knob Summit Trail

      5.0
      3.8 mi / 1000 ft gain
      There are no bathrooms at the trailhead, so if needed, drive a little past it to the park bathrooms on the left. Park at the summit trailhead and start your hike on the new gravel path. The trail gains 1000 ft in elevation in just under 2 miles so take your time if need be - and bring plenty of w...
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    • Morganton, North Carolina

      Little Table Rock Trail

      5.0
      2.73 mi / 1148 ft gain
      Little Table Rock Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Morganton, North Carolina.
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    • Morganton, North Carolina

      Hike to the Summit of Table Rock Mountain

      4.6
      2.2 mi / 572 ft gain
      Off of Highway 181, the trailhead is very clearly marked with a large parking lot. Although the trail is fairly short, make sure you have your footing, because the trail does switch back and forth in addition to gaining elevation -- it's pretty steep in some places! It's all worth it when you get...
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    • Morganton, North Carolina

      Camp at the Chimneys in the Linville Wilderness

      5.0
      1 mi / 138 ft gain
      The Chimneys area is a lesser-known camping destination within the Linville Wilderness. The Chimneys are a series of rock formations that rise above Linville Gorge and provide unobstructed panoramic views of the gorge and surrounding mountains. These rocks sit adjacent to Table Rock which hosts w...
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    • Spruce Pine, North Carolina

      Grassy Creek Falls

      1.5 mi / 312 ft gain
      Grassy Creek Falls is a beautiful waterfall that lies on private property just north of Little Switzerland's downtown area. The trailhead is easy to find. From Little Switzerland simply go under the Blue Ridge Parkway and the driveway is immediately on the right. You will park at the top of the...
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    • Burnsville, North Carolina

      Backpack the Black Mountain Crest Trail

      12 mi / 5390 ft gain
      The Black Mountain Crest Trail is legendary among hikers in the southeast. It is the highest trail east of the Mississippi, as it traverses the summit of several peaks over 6,000 feet. It is also widely acknowledged as one of the premier hikes on the east coast. To whit, the trail immediately asc...
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    • Marion, North Carolina

      Camp in the Linville Gorge via the Pinch In Trail

      1.5 mi
      We are pretty notorious for passing up a good campsite but we are learning our lessons. We got a late but interesting start on Pinch-In trail. We climbed down a steep 600+ feet after passing this ledge only to climb right back to it a third of a mile in. If we come up to an awesome spot, we somet...
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    • Marion, North Carolina

      Hike the Rock Jock Trail

      6 mi / 700 ft gain
      One of the first things I noticed when researching this hike was the conflicting information regarding finding the trail head, length of the hike, and the hike's correct route. Hopefully, as of September 2017, this report will contain the most up-to-date information currently available. To find t...
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    • Morganton, North Carolina

      Hike to Hawksbill Mountain

      5.0
      2.1 mi / 660 ft gain
      Starting at the Hawksbill Mountain Trailhead, which is clearly marked start hiking up! The trail starts out with some easy uphill switchbacks and leads you to the first lookout point. Enjoy sometime at the lookout point, but you'll want to keep going for a more incredible view. Keep hiking uphill...
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    • Bristol, Tennessee

      Lake Ridge Trail and Lakeside Trail

      5.0
      4.56 mi / 669 ft gain
      Lake Ridge Trail and Lakeside Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Bristol, Tennessee.
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    • Bristol, Tennessee

      Lake Ridge Trail to Cross Ridge Trail Loop

      5.0
      4.68 mi / 1368 ft gain
      Lake Ridge Trail to Cross Ridge Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Bristol, Tennessee.
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    • Johnson City, Tennessee

      Gray Quarry

      5.0
      Gray Quarry is a perfect destination for scuba diving in TN! The quarry is about 70 feet deep with ~3 acres of clear water. They have sunk a plane, bus, truck, firetruck, boat, seedoos, and more to the bottom. There is also a large variety of aquatic animals in the quarry. This is an awesome, loc...
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    • Micaville, North Carolina

      Crabtree Falls

      4.9
      2.83 mi / 525 ft gain
      Starting from the old store parking area at MP 339.5 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, follow the trail through a meadow past the campground amphitheater. After crossing the paved road to the campground, the trail will come to a T-intersection. Take the trail to the right for the shortest way to the fal...
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    • Linville, North Carolina

      Shortoff Mountain Summit

      4.8
      4.64 mi / 1178 ft gain
      Start your hike from the Shortoff Mountain Trail off of Wolf Pit Road at the base of Lake James. From the summit there is a small grassy area off a side trail that provided awesome cliff side views of the Gorge and Linville River! You can setup after making the hour and a half trek (maybe just in...
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    • Bristol, Tennessee

      Powerline Trail and Lakeside Trail Loop

      4.0
      3.77 mi / 797 ft gain
      Powerline Trail and Lakeside Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Bristol, Tennessee.
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