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Roan High Bluff via Roan Bluffs Trail

based on 11 tracks & routes #64 hike out of 616 in
2.3 mi
Distance
1 hrs 18 min
Time
terrain
111 ft
Elev Gain

Overview

This is a easy out and back trail to Roan High Bluff in North Carolina. At the end there is viewing deck providing great views out over the bluff.

The trail passes the Rhododendron Garden. This area has additional nature trails that are perfect for seeing Rhodos when they are in bloom.

Getting Started

There is ample parking at toilets at the Roan High Knob Trail parking area.

From this same parking area, it is a short walk to the historic site of the Cloudland Hotel. This spot is now a lovely meadow.

Taking Children

This is a good hike for children. Pets on leash are fine as well.


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    3 years, 10 months ago
    Easy hike with Rhododendrum‘s in bloom during mid to late June. Nice view at Roan bluff. Interesting old cloud hotel site. Can make more difficult if you hike up from Carvers gap or hike on AT over to bear town mountain
    ★ ★ ★ ★


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