Forest Road Trail from Gristmill Visitor Center
Roan Mountain, Tennessee
5.5 mi
Distance
1,942 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 30m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Forest Road Trail from Gristmill Visitor Center is an out-and-back trail in Roan Mountain State Park, managed by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, in Carter County, Tennessee. It is 5.5 miles long. It is in or next to Roan Mountain, Tennessee.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 832 ft |
| High point | 1.6 mi | 961 ft |
| End | 5.5 mi | 832 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Source of truth
- Roan Mountain State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Roan Mountain, TN · in or next to town
- County:
- Carter County, TN
- Jurisdiction:
- Roan Mountain State Park · Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Forest Road Trail (Cates Hole)
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