Hanging in the Highlands of Roan

**The Belgian** · 08-16-2011, 10:33

The Goats eat grass, the Great Pyrennes eat bad goats that don't listen

. Great report MacEntrye. That section is one of my favorite sections of the AT in North Carolina. I usually start at Hughs Gap just so I can spend some time on Roan Mt.

**MacEntyre** · 08-16-2011, 15:37

Originally Posted by The Belgian

I usually start at Hughs Gap just so I can spend some time on Roan Mt.

That's a good idea! Adds about 3 miles, right?

What shuttle do you use to get there?

**MedicineMan** · 08-16-2011, 16:34

I'm a free shuttle if I'm in town.
Otherwise Mountain Harbor will shuttle.
Might add closer to 5 miles

and you've done 1-2 of that already.

**Hedcase** · 08-18-2011, 19:43

Great trip report! Enjoyed every step of it

Can't wait till the next one!!

**Krissa** · 08-18-2011, 20:52

My hubby and I were there last weekend - we may have hiked past you!

**MacEntyre** · 08-18-2011, 21:12

Originally Posted by Krissa

My hubby and I were there last weekend - we may have hiked past you!

Based on the pics you posted, I don't recall seeing you...

I'm glad none of us wanted to do 17 miles in one day!

**Hedcase** · 08-19-2011, 13:36

Yea, we passed you guys a few miles before overmountain. Your husband was fixing your little dry pack hanging from the back of your pack, then you guys steamrolled right past us. I think you passed us twice.

**NCPatrick** · 08-19-2011, 14:05

Very nice, Mac. I've got to get myself up there as soon as I can. Pretty countryside.

**skippy** · 08-22-2011, 19:35

Wishing I had some of that cool mountain air today...105 heat index today and the air was so thick you could cut it with a knife! Great video Mac! I enjoyed the hike with you guy's and look forward to the next one, wherever that might be!