Distance
100 mi
Duration
3h 20m
Checkpoints
7
Road type
Mountain scenic
Region
Southeast
Length
Long (50-100 miles)
Surface
Paved - modern
Intensity
Spirited
Season
Fall
Winter status
Sometimes closed
About
Travel through historic Elizabethton to the top of Roan Mountain to experience panoramic views extending from Tennessee to North Carolina. Experience the world’s largest natural stand of Catawba Rhododendron, which set the gardens ablaze in crimson hues in June during peak blooming season.
Checkpoints
7
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