District 76 Riders

Roan Mountain Highway (TN-143)

TN-143 climbs from Elizabethton to the grassy balds of Roan Mountain near the North Carolina line. A quiet, steep, curvy run to one of the highest points in East Tennessee, famous for its June rhododendron bloom.

Distance

15 miles

Total route length

Difficulty

Scenic

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Best time to ride

District 76 rides peak in Summer, usually Saturdays around 10 AM.

Based on the community's ride schedule.

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