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7.4 miles
Distance
1,109 ft
Climb
-1,735 ft
Descent
2,616 ft
High Point
-626 ft
Altitude change
1,146 ft
Altitude min
1,772 ft
Altitude start
1,145 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-64.5%
Grade max
29.5%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1,253 ft
Distance flat
Roundtop Trail Details
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Riding AreaGreat Smoky Mountains National Park - TN West
Gatlinburg, Tennessee -
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Local Popularity25 in Hiking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
Roundtop is a 14.8 mile, Out & Back, Moderately trafficked trail, primarily for hiking. Has a total of 2,972 elevation gain with a few scenic views along the way, as well as a few stream crossings. Starts at Wear Cove Gap Rd and ends near the Townsend Wye, then returns.
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Off Wear Cove Gap Rd or near the Townsend Wye
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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(35.692450, -83.646080)
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Nearby Trails
- Little Greenbrier Trail 958 ft
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- Metcalf Bottoms Trail 1 mile
- Curry Mountain Trail 2 miles
- Meigs Creek Trail (the Sink Trail) 3 miles
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - TN West
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roundtop Trail
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Where is Roundtop Trail located?
Roundtop Trail is located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park - TN West, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park - TN West trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.69245, -83.64608.
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How hard is Roundtop Trail?
Roundtop Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for Roundtop Trail?
Roundtop Trail has 1,109 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,735 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,146 ft to 2,616 ft.
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Is Roundtop Trail a point to point trail?
Roundtop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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