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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
39°
Feels 28°FSummit · 6,285 ft
7:39 AM6:47 PM
BELOW FREEZINGWINDY

Wind

28mph

Precip

0%

Humid

22%

Elev Δ

+800ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

39°47°

Hourly Forecast

8 AM

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39°

6mph

9 AM

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40°

7mph

10 AM

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43°

8mph

11 AM

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44°

9mph

12 PM

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45°

9mph

1 PM

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46°

9mph

2 PM

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47°

11mph

3 PM

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47°

11mph

4 PM

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47°

11mph

5 PM

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47°

10mph

6 PM

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44°

8mph

7 PM

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41°

7mph

Summit Conditions

43°F→−4°→39°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 19, 7:19 AM UTC

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