Roan Mountain Tennessee HIKING TRAILS & PLACES TO HIKE

Listed below are the best hiking trails and places to hike near Roan Mountain, Tennessee.

1. Roan Mountain State Park Explore 2,006 acres of wild Appalachian forest and 12 miles of designated hiking trails beneath the towering Roan Mountain summit.

2. Cherokee National Forest Discover vast highlands, hardwood forests, and remote wilderness trails in the sprawling Cherokee National Forest bordering Roan Mountain.

3. Laurel Fork State Natural Area Hike into a rugged gorge featuring cascading waterfalls, old-growth forest, and scenic mountain trails at Laurel Fork State Natural Area.

4. Pond Mountain Wilderness Trek secluded ridge tops and valleys with sweeping vistas in Pond Mountain Wilderness for a true backcountry hiking experience.

5. Rock Creek Recreation Area Follow scenic hiking trails through lush forest, mountain streams, and rhododendron thickets at Rock Creek Recreation Area.

6. Buffalo Mountain Park Climb steep slopes and explore panoramic overlooks on miles of wooded hiking trails at Buffalo Mountain Park.

7. Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park Immerse yourself in natural riverfront trails and forested landscapes along the Watauga River at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park.

8. Watauga Lake and Watauga Lake Trail Hike scenic lakefront trails with forested hills and mountain views at Watauga Lake's public lands.

9. Unaka Mountain Wilderness Experience pristine wilderness hiking among towering spruce, fir forests, and sweeping vistas in Unaka Mountain Wilderness.

10. Doe Mountain Recreation Area Traverse 8,600 acres of rugged mountain terrain with miles of designated hiking trails at Doe Mountain Recreation Area.