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Rhododendron Gardens
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Description
The Rhododendron Gardens are located atop Roan Mountain, a five mile ridgeline ranging from 6,286' atop Roan High Knob to 5,500' atop Carver's Gap. This high elevation places the Rhododendron Gardens in a Canadian-like temperate zone.
Every year, thousands of people visit the mountain at the peak bloom period during late June. Each rhododendron bush might boast over 100 clusters of flowers and there are many hundreds of bushes spread out over the mountainsides. The Catawba Rhododendron bushes are naturally shaped to appear as if they have been pruned by the hand of man to achieve their perfect shape.
Short Walk: .1 miles from parking.
Family Friendly: Take the easy paved path; anyone can handle it. And the rhododendrons are stunning.
Gem Type: Viewpoint
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Nearby Trails
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Carvers Gap to Grassy Ridge Bald
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AT: Carver's Gap to US19E
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Linville Gorge Trail
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Minor Issues
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Mostly Dry, Some Mud, Fallen Trees - Spence bridge is out. There is not a connector trail to link Devil's Hole across the Linville River. Quite steep along that face. Decided not to swim the river at Spence connector because alone, and freezing temperatures tonight.
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Plunge Basin Trail
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Linville Falls Full Tour
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Linville Falls Out-and-Back
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Overmountain Victory Trail: Roan Mountain Segment
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Babel Tower Trail
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Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 4
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Bynum Bluff Trail
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Spruce Pine, NC
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Spruce Pine, NC |
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