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US-19E is one of the most convenient access points to the Appalachian Trail near Roan Mountain. The road connects directly to both Roan Mountain, TN, and Elk Park, NC, it is a good spot to start, end, or resupply a section hike. Parking is available at the trailhead, but it’s best to coordinate with a shuttle if you’re leaving your car for more than a day. You can book with Roan Mountain Shuttle directly on their website: roanmountainshuttle.setmore.com.

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, especially when the branches are covered in pink blooms during spring and summer.

In late spring and early summer this trail has lovely wildflowers from wild blueberries, flame azaleas, to rhododendron. This trail is frequently windy and colder than lower elevations so it is good to wear layers on this trail even in summer.

Excellent hike on a full moon night. Bring a jacket since it is almost always windy up there. My photo in the highlights is on a full moon night.

The Appalachian Trail passes right over the top of Watauga Dam and looks over Watauga Lake. With the Pond Mountain Wilderness to the south and the Big Laurel Branch Wilderness to the north, this is a wild and secluded part of the AT. Once you get away from the boaters at the marina, you'll have a lot of solitude in either direction.

The Appalachian Trail passes right over the top of Watauga Dam and looks over Watauga Lake. With the Pond Mountain Wilderness to the south and the Big Laurel Branch Wilderness to the north, this is a wild and secluded part of the AT. Once you get away from the boaters at the marina, you'll have a lot of solitude in either direction.

The Appalachian Trail passes right over the top of Watauga Dam and looks over Watauga Lake. With the Pond Mountain Wilderness to the south and the Big Laurel Branch Wilderness to the north, this is a wild and secluded part of the AT. Once you get away from the boaters at the marina, you'll have a lot of solitude in either direction.

This section of the Appalachian Trail leads from Dennis Cove to Laurel Falls. The trail starts off pretty wide with lots of areas on the side of the trail to post up next to the creek running beside the path, but once you get closer to the falls, the trail gets much rockier and more technical with water crossings and bridges.