The Top 5 Natural Monuments around Roan Mountain
Roan Mountain’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 5
beautiful natural monuments around Roan Mountain. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Roan Mountain. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 2, 2025
Round Bald
Highlight • Summit
Round Bald is a 5,826-foot bump along Grassy Ridge within the Roan Highlands. It's barely over a kilometer from the car, so it sees a lot of crowds and picture-enthusiasts. …
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Grassy Ridge Bald
Highlight • Summit
At an elevation of 6,189 feet, Grassy Ridge Bald serves as the center of Grassy Ridge. The ridge features over 1,000 acres of exposed grassy ridges and balds, with panoramic views of the Roan Highlands and the clouds.
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Turn for Jones Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
You'll have to stray a few hundred feet off the main path on a spur trail to get to the main waterfall viewing area. Elk Falls is the most well-known …
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Elk River Falls
Highlight • Waterfall
Formerly known as Big Falls, Elk River Falls is a fifty foot tall waterfall with a pool of water big enough to swim in at the bottom. There is plenty …
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Rhododendron Tunnel
Highlight • Natural Monument
On your way to Grassy Bald, you’ll pass through a natural rhododendron tunnel, one of the many found along the Appalachian Trail. It adds to the magic of the hike, …
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