쉬운 미첼 카운티 하이킹 및 워킹 코스

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.

At 6,220 feet and just a short distance off of the highway, Roan High Bluff is an excellent lookout spot. The viewpoint on the Tennessee/North Carolina border offers views of Pisgah National Forest and many of the high summits in the Roan Mountain area. If you're already running over Cloudland Mountain, this overlook is a great add-on to your run.

Cloudland Mountain is a high point along the Appalachian Trail that is locked in the trees and rhododendrons. The Roan Bluffs Trail and Appalachian Trail intersect here, both of which provide access to nearby bluffs, summits, and overlooks.

Little Rock Knob is a high point and scenic summit between Iron Mountain Gap and Hughes Gap along the Appalachian Trail. This small peak reaches up to 4,930 feet and views out in the Tennessee direction from the Tennessee/North Carolina state border.

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. Once you continue your run towards Jane Bald and Grassy Ridge Bald, you'll get a lot more solitude.

With 360 degree views and located less than a mile from the main parking area, Jane Bald is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Roan Highlands for a reason. The trail starts in the trees and then breaks above treeline and is just etched into the hillside.