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| City = Mountain City | |||
| State = Tennessee | |||
| Marking = Blue | |||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}} {{Camping}} | |||
| Difficulty Rating = Hard | |||
| Hike Time = >24 | |||
| Distance = 18 | |||
| Elevation Gain = +3250, -4900 | |||
| High Point = 4,200 | |||
| Latitude = 36.538330 | |||
| Longitude = -81.832008 | |||
| Medical = Mountain City, TN | |||
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| Detail route description = Yes | |||
| Photos = Yes | |||
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| Trail pins = Yes | |||
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| Date reviewed = 10/27/2015 | |||
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== Trail Overview == | == Trail Overview == | ||
<!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | <!-- Enter a overview of the trail. What attracts you to this trail, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | ||
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Elevation change given from south to north direction. The trail is marked by blue blazes with metal yellow mile markers (some missing). Note that the Camp Ahistadi Trail is also marked with blue blazes so be attentive to the signs at the intersection of these trails. | Elevation change given from south to north direction. The trail is marked by blue blazes with metal yellow mile markers (some missing). Note that the Camp Ahistadi Trail is also marked with blue blazes so be attentive to the signs at the intersection of these trails. | ||
NOTE ON PRIMITIVE CAMP WATER SOURCES: Some springs may not be flowing during dry periods. The most reliable source of water is about 7 miles from Cross Mt Road where three different streams cross the trail in the course of about 0.5 miles. | NOTE ON PRIMITIVE CAMP WATER SOURCES: Some springs may not be flowing during dry periods. The most reliable source of water is about 7 miles from Cross Mt Road where three different streams cross the trail in the course of about 0.5 miles. | ||
The first section appears to be a favorable day hike with a car shuttle. | The first section appears to be a favorable day hike with a car shuttle. | ||
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No fees or permits are required. Dogs are not allowed in the wilderness area in Tennessee. | No fees or permits are required. Dogs are not allowed in the wilderness area in Tennessee. | ||
== Misc. Information == | |||
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== Maps == | |||
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<iframe width="100%" height="500px" src="https://caltopo.com/m/N1HN"></iframe> | |||
<display_map center="36.55,-81.832008" type="terrain" zoom="11" width="auto" height="550" gkml="http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/Iron_Mountain_Trail.kml, | |||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/IMT_Spur_from_Ahistadi_Camp.kml, | |||
http://tehcc.org/clubwiki/kml/AT_for_IMT_Circuit_Hike.kml"> | |||
36.47278, -81.94861~Cross Mountain trailhead~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.47290, -81.93127~Primitive Tent Camping, water 700ft west of campsite~ ~MarkerH.png | |||
36.49315, -81.89897~Primitive Tent Camping, water 700ft west of campsite~ ~MarkerH.png | |||
36.49722, -81.88639~Hwy 421 access point~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.88247, -81.503174~Primitive Tent Camping, water 700ft northwest of campsite~ ~MarkerH.png | |||
36.51227, -81.86998~Primitive Tent Camping, water 500ft northwest of campsite~ ~MarkerH.png | |||
36.516293, -81.860756~Primitive Tent Camping, a stream crosses the trail 700ft southwest of campsite, also water 600ft northeast of the camp~ ~MarkerH.png | |||
36.543316, -81.8294~Primitive Tent Camping, water 500ft northwest of campsite~ ~MarkerH.png | |||
36.56667, -81.79333~Corinth Church access point~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.576073, -81.79413~Primitive Tent Camping, water 200ft northwest of campsite~ ~MarkerH.png | |||
36.581768, -81.78852~Primitive Tent Camping, water 500ft south of campsite~ ~MarkerH.png | |||
36.59448, -81.774826~Two Primitive Tent Camping Areas about 200ft apart, water 500ft northeast of the lower campsite~ ~MarkerH.png | |||
36.59806, -81.75444~Camp Ahistadi access point~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.625, -81.77222~Damascus trailhead~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.50903, -81.98622~Double Springs shelter~ ~MarkerF.png | |||
36.58086, -81.90205~Abingdon Gap shelter~ ~MarkerF.png | |||
36.479887,-81.962247~AT Parking on TN 91 (3 spaces)~ ~MarkerA.png | |||
36.538835, -81.948426~AT Parking on US421 at Low Gap (10 spaces)~ ~MarkerA.png | |||
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== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Hard]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Camping]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] | |||