Round Bald - Member Hike

Hike Name: Round Bald
Country: United States
State: North Carolina
Nearby Town: Roan Mountain
Rating: 5 stars
Directions: From Roan Mountain, TN, follow TN-143 for 12.5 miles to Carver's Gap.
Total Hike Distance: 3.00 miles
Hike Difficulty: Moderate
Permit Required: No
Hike Type: In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends: Carver's Gap
Trails Used: Appalachian Trail
Backcountry Campsites: Yes
Backcountry Water Sources: None
Management: U.S. Forest Service
Contact Information: Pisgah National Forest
Supervisor's Office
160 Zillicoa St. Suite A
Asheville, NC 28801
828-257-4200
Best Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:
Road Conditions: Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads
Hike Summary: This short hike to Round Bald starts at Carver's Gap and climbs ~300' through an evergreen forest to the bald with outstanding views in all directions.

The trail is mostly within the State of North Carolina, but crosses in to Tennessee briefly as you close in on the Round Bald. The Appalachian Trail continues northbound past the bald with views to the ski resort of Beech Mountain in the distance.

This is a great day hike that is both family and dog friendly - although you should expect a lot of company on weekends.

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