Just Up The Road To Roan Mountain
Tennessee’s Outdoor Playground T
ravel 194 South from Banner Elk and take a right and you will discover that your idyllic mountain getaway still exists! The cabin located by a babbling brook, panoramic mountain views, adventure sports opportunities, and fantastic indie dining combine with an uncomplicated lifestyle and relaxing pace in Roan Mountain, “Tennessee’s Outdoor Playground”. All Trails Lead To Roan Mountain! In 2016, the Roan Mountain community became the 41st official Appalachian Trail Community, (and only the second in Tennessee). Host to thousands of hiking enthusiasts every year,
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this trail town was rated the number one scenic section of the entire AT in an exit poll by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine in 2019. This section of trail culminates in the breathtaking expansive 180° views found at Carver’s Gap. At 6,285 feet (1,916 m), the mountain is the highest point in Tennessee outside the Great Smoky Mountains. Visitors will also find the world’s largest natural Rhododendron gardens there. The Appalachian Trail intersects with the historic Overmountain Victory Trail at multiple points here, including the community park for cyclists, and the
