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Roan Highlands

Cove Creek, TN · 36.106, -82.125

Appalachian Trail section through grassy balds on the NC/TN border. 14 miles with panoramic 360° views. Peak rhododendron bloom in mid-June.

ModerateSoutheast6,285 ftExposed RidgeAlpineMeadowWildflowersSummit views

Roan Highlands

☀️ Clear sky

Use Caution
38°
Feels 26°FSummit · 6,285 ft
7:38 AM6:48 PM
BELOW FREEZINGWINDY

Wind

26mph

Precip

0%

Humid

30%

Elev Δ

+800ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

37°43°

Hourly Forecast

2 PM

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43°

10mph

3 PM

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43°

11mph

4 PM

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43°

9mph

5 PM

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43°

8mph

6 PM

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41°

8mph

7 PM

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38°

11mph

8 PM

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38°

14mph

9 PM

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38°

16mph

10 PM

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37°

18mph

11 PM

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37°

17mph

12 AM

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37°

17mph

1 AM

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37°

17mph

Summit Conditions

42°F→−4°→38°F

Dry lapse rate: 5.4°F/1,000ft · 773 ft gain

◎L1
Merino wool 200g base layer

Medium-weight merino regulates temp and resists odor on long days

◉L2
Grid fleece jacket

Stretchy grid fleece balances warmth and breathability on climbs

◈L3
Wind shell jacketPACK

Blocks summit wind without trapping sweat on the approach

Summit Pack List

↟Wind shell↟Light puffy (optional)↟Beanie↟Light gloves

Start Cold Tip

Start in your base + fleece. You'll warm up on the switchbacks. Pack your wind shell for the exposed ridge — wind hits different above treeline.

Trail Guide

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Updated Oct 18, 1:21 PM UTC

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