From Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia, the Appalachian Trail wanders the ridges and valleys of the Appalachian mountain ranges for more than 2,172 miles. Trails do more than connect one point to another. They are an invitation, a promise of possibilities, and a re-connection with nature.

They provide a glimpse of an earlier time. Totaling nearly one thousand miles, Tennessee State Parks' trails mirror the state's great diversity and offers an incredible mixture of outdoor recreational opportunities. Roan Mountain State Park encompasses 2,006 acres of southern Appalachian forest at the base of 6,285 foot Roan Mountain. Park elevation ranges from 3,000 feet in the valley to around 3,700 feet on surrounding ridges. Grandfather Mountain is located on US Highway 221, two miles north of Linville, North Carolina, and one mile south of the Blue Ridge Parkway (milepost 305). Each autumn, more than a million people will drive the Blue Ridge Parkway. The most vivid, long-lasting colors are found where a dozen or more kinds of trees may change color at slightly different times over the fall season. This display can be found in many settings along your drive. Sycamore Shoals Historic Area is open from daylight to dark each day.

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