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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

⛅ Mainly clear

Good to Go
59°
Feels 59°FSummit · 6,285 ft
6:11 AM8:41 PM
CLEAR

Wind

8mph

Precip

0%

Humid

61%

Elev Δ

+800ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

50°58°

Hourly Forecast

8 PM

☀️

58°

2mph

9 PM

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55°

5mph

10 PM

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54°

5mph

11 PM

☀️

53°

4mph

12 AM

☀️

52°

5mph

1 AM

☀️

52°

7mph

2 AM

☀️

52°

7mph

3 AM

☀️

52°

7mph

4 AM

☀️

51°

7mph

5 AM

☀️

50°

7mph

6 AM

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50°

6mph

7 AM

☀️

50°

6mph

Summit Conditions

63°F→−4°→59°F

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

◎L1
Synthetic/merino blend long sleeve

150g merino or synthetic blend for moisture management

◉L2
Light fleece or vestPACK

Microfleece pullover — pack it, don't wear it at the trailhead

Summit Pack List

↟Light fleece↟Wind shell

Start Cold Tip

Start in just your base layer — you'll warm up within 10 minutes on the trail. Keep your fleece accessible in the top of your pack for the summit.

Trail Guide

Updated 7:43:25 PM · America/New_York

Updated Jun 4, 7:43 PM UTC

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