Grassy Ridge Bald and Roan Mtns Over 6K
Hike Number: 137
Area Location: Roan Mtn, Appalachian Trail
Trailhead Location: Carvers Gap
Trailend Location: same
Hike Type: In and Out
Hiking Distance (miles): 11.9
Difficulty: Difficult
Elevation Range: 5,500 / 6,285
Total Elevation Gain: 2,400
Total Elevation Descent: 2,400
Route Map: .\Hiking\Maps\0137.pdf
Route Profile: .\Hiking\Profiles\0137.pdf
Download GPX track: .\Hiking\Download\0137.gpx
Trail Description: From Carvers Gap N on AT to Grassy Ridge side trail, then return on AT to Roan High Knob and Roan High Bluff, return to trailhead..
Topos: Carvers Gap
Special Features: 360* Panoramic View, SB6K, AT, flowers
Flower Season: Late June
DriveHead: Westgate Shopping Center
2nd Meeting Place: Burnsville McDonald's
Driving Distance(Miles-RT): 140
Driving Directions: I-26 W to US 19 E past Burnsville; left onto NC 197 to Bakersville, NC 261 to NC-TN line.
Notes: Featured flowers are Catawba Rhododendrons, Flame Azaleas and Gray's Lilies. Be prepared for strong winds, fog & cold temperatures year round. Roan High Knob 6285', Grassy Ridge Bald 6160', Roan High Bluff 6267'.
Hike History: A0302, W0502, A0602