Hike through abundant high-elevation beauty at Roan Mountain, a series of five mountains on the Appalachian Trail near the North Carolina / TN state line.
The Appalachian Trail runs over the balds of the Roan Mountain Highlands along the border of western North Carolina and Tennessee. ..Grassy Ridge trail intersects with the Appalachian Trail between the Jane and Grassy Ridge Balds. The Grassy Ridge tra...
Hike the Appalachian Trail at Roan Mountain over the rolling Roan Highlands, through grassy, wildflower-covered mountains and exceptional summit views.
Hike the Cloudland Trail at Roan Mountain to two overlooks at Roan High Bluff, catching stunning summit views in a lush, high-elevation forest.
Appalachian Trail NC TN Blue Ridge Mountains - Roan Mountain Rays I really liked this vertical composition from Jane Bald, and the dramatic sky. Rhododendron at peak bloom in the Roan Highlands is one of my favorite sights in the Blue Ridge Mountains. I try to visit Jane Bald in the Roan Highlands every year in June to see the rhododendron bloom and am often treated to spectacular sights. The flame azaleas were also in peak bloom and the view looking over Round Bald and Roan Mountain from here is always epic. Hope you enjoy it, comments welcome! ;-) Single exposure shot with a Nikon D700 and the 17-35mm 2.8 lens, CP and ND Grad. © 2013 Dave Allen Photography, All Rights Reserved. This image may NOT be used for anything without my explicit permission.
Hike the Cloudland Trail at Roan Mountain to two overlooks at Roan High Bluff, catching stunning summit views in a lush, high-elevation forest.
Hiking the Appalachians is a memorable experience. Add to the hike the promise of one of life’s major milestones, and the trip becomes unforgettable.
Cades Cove in Tennessee has one of the most beautiful fields of wildflowers in the state, and is located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
From the dramatic California coast to the history-lined thoroughfares of New England, there are countless scenic drives across the country — here are the best road trips in the U.S.
ocated along the North Carolina/Tennessee state line, and where Pisgah and Cherokee National Forests merge, Grassy Ridge in the Roan Highlands is the longest stretch of grassy balds in the Appalach…
Hike the Cloudland Trail at Roan Mountain to two overlooks at Roan High Bluff, catching stunning summit views in a lush, high-elevation forest.
My mom joined me for a week and it was as good as it could possibly be. Well, except for the whoopie pies...
Appalachian Trail NC TN Blue Ridge Mountains - Roan Mountain Rays I really liked this vertical composition from Jane Bald, and the dramatic sky. Rhododendron at peak bloom in the Roan Highlands is one of my favorite sights in the Blue Ridge Mountains. I try to visit Jane Bald in the Roan Highlands every year in June to see the rhododendron bloom and am often treated to spectacular sights. The flame azaleas were also in peak bloom and the view looking over Round Bald and Roan Mountain from here is always epic. Hope you enjoy it, comments welcome! ;-) Single exposure shot with a Nikon D700 and the 17-35mm 2.8 lens, CP and ND Grad. © 2013 Dave Allen Photography, All Rights Reserved. This image may NOT be used for anything without my explicit permission.
Hike across the balds at Roan Mountain on the Appalachian Trail for spectacular panoramic views and summer rhododendron blooms. Start from Carver's Gap.
Uncle Johnny’s Hostel to Iron Mountain, 23.0 miles A solid night of sleep in the comfy bed in the cabin had me fully energized and ready to begin my day at 6:45 AM. Leaving the hostel, the AT gradually ascends back into the mountains through rhododendron forests, not changing any scenery until 8 miles in, when the trail descends through pine forests down to Indian Grave Gap. The AT climbs up to 4,400 feet to the summit of Beauty Spot Mountain, ...
Hike across the balds at Roan Mountain on the Appalachian Trail for spectacular panoramic views and summer rhododendron blooms. Start from Carver's Gap.
Hiking the Appalachians is a memorable experience. Add to the hike the promise of one of life’s major milestones, and the trip becomes unforgettable.
Cades Cove in Tennessee has one of the most beautiful fields of wildflowers in the state, and is located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
Hike through abundant high-elevation beauty at Roan Mountain, a series of five mountains on the Appalachian Trail near the North Carolina / TN state line.
Would you like to see thousands of blooming catawba rhododendrons? This is how you can see them at Roan Mountain in Tennessee.
Roam the Roan Highlands on this unforgettable section of the AT Considered one of the most scenic areas on the entire Appalachian Trail, this section starting from Carver’s Gap (elevation 5,512) takes you across three spectacular unique grassy hilltops (known as "balds") with unimpeded views. If you arrive in mid-to-late June, you’ll catch the rhododendron bloom, one of Western North Carolina’s most anticipated seasonal events, along with the bloom of the rare, endangered Gray’s Lily. LEAVE NO TRACE TIP Roan Mountain features a collection of
Hike to Roan High Knob on the Appalachian Trail from Carvers Gap, climbing through a mossy, fir-filled forest to beautiful Roan Mountain views.
Hike the Appalachian Trail at Roan Mountain over the rolling Roan Highlands, through grassy, wildflower-covered mountains and exceptional summit views.
From the dramatic California coast to the history-lined thoroughfares of New England, there are countless scenic drives across the country — here are the best road trips in the U.S.
ocated along the North Carolina/Tennessee state line, and where Pisgah and Cherokee National Forests merge, Grassy Ridge in the Roan Highlands is the longest stretch of grassy balds in the Appalach…
