Carvers Gap and the area surrounding it are exploding with amazing views, as well as a significant amount of unique flora.
FLOWERS GALORE
The Rhododendron Gardens
Stroll through the Largest Gardens of their kind in the World.
AN AMAZING LOOKOUT
The High Bluff Overlook
Gaze out over the Fraser Firs from the overlook built above the trees.
STEP BACK IN TIME
The Cloudland Hotel Site
Go back in time and imagine the splender only a few were lucky enough to experience.
AMAZING VIEWS
Jane Bald
Jane Bald (5807′) is another Roan Highlands bald. It’s name is derived from Jane Cook whose sister Harriet died of milk sickness on the bald in November of 1870.
AN ICONIC STRUCTURE
The Overmountain Shelter
Arguably the most iconic shelter on the entire Appalachian Trail with a great view looking down into Roaring Creek Valley. A wood two-story barn built in the 1970s.
AMAZING VIEWS
Round Bald
Round Bald (5826′) is one of the many famous balds of the Roan Highlands. Round Bald has 360 degree views from its summit. Amazing views on a clear day.
EXPLORE THE ROAN HIGHLANDS
EXPLORE BY CAR
EXPLORE BY DAY HIKING
EXPLORE BY DOING A SECTION HIKE
Suggested Hikes
DAY HIKES
SECTION HIKES
DAY HIKES.
SUGGESTED DAY HIKES
DAY HIKES TO CONSIDER
Stroll through the Rhododendrons in the gardens a the top of Roan
Read the History
Take the Cloudland Hotel trail from the parking lot at the top of Roan .
Take the 1 mile trail from the parking lot at the top of Roan Mountain
SECTION HIKES.
SUGGESTED SECTION HIKES
THE MOST POPULAR SECTION HIKE
Starting at Carvers Gap and hiking through the highlands for 15 miles and ending at US Hwy 19E. This hike covers all the highlights of the Roan Highlands. Grassy Ridge, Round Bald, Jane Bald, The Over Mountain Shelter, Little Hump, and Big Hump.
See The Gallery
SUGGESTED HIKES
DAY HIKES
SECTION HIKES
