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{{Infobox Trail | {{Infobox Trail | ||
| Image Name = * | | Image Name = * | ||
| City = Elizabethton | | City = Elizabethton | ||
| State = Tennessee | | State = Tennessee | ||
| Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}}{{Camping}} | | Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}}{{Camping}} | ||
| Difficulty Rating = Difficult | | Difficulty Rating = Difficult | ||
| Hike Time = * | | Hike Time = * | ||
| Distance = 12.5 | | Distance = 12.5 | ||
| Elevation Gain = 1,500 | | Elevation Gain = 1,500 | ||
| High Point = | | High Point = 4,200 | ||
| Latitude = 36.461742 | | Latitude = 36.461742 | ||
| Longitude = -82.070442 | | Longitude = -82.070442 | ||
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#Continue on TN 91 7 miles past Mill Creek Road to crest of mountain where Appalachian Trail crosses TN 91 at Osborne Farm. Gravel parking area is on south side of road. | #Continue on TN 91 7 miles past Mill Creek Road to crest of mountain where Appalachian Trail crosses TN 91 at Osborne Farm. Gravel parking area is on south side of road. | ||
#Follow Appalachian Trail north through Osborne Farm to Double Springs Shelter where Holston Mountain Trail intersects Appalachian Trail. | #Follow Appalachian Trail north through Osborne Farm to [[Double Springs Shelter]] where Holston Mountain Trail intersects Appalachian Trail. | ||
== Route Description== | == Route Description== | ||
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The trail follows the Holston Mtn crest. The following route continues onto the Applachian Trail to TN91 to have a nice thru hike. | |||
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Revision as of 20:12, 14 January 2012
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Trail Overview
Ridgeline trail along crest of Holston Mountain, fire tower with views on Holston High Knob
How to get there
From Elizabethton, TN
- Follow TN 91 about 10 miles toward Shady Valley to Mill Creek Road.
To southern trailhead
- Turn left on Mill Creek Road and follow for about 4 miles to trailhead and locked gate.
To northern trailhead
- Continue on TN 91 7 miles past Mill Creek Road to crest of mountain where Appalachian Trail crosses TN 91 at Osborne Farm. Gravel parking area is on south side of road.
- Follow Appalachian Trail north through Osborne Farm to Double Springs Shelter where Holston Mountain Trail intersects Appalachian Trail.
Route Description
The trail follows the Holston Mtn crest. The following route continues onto the Applachian Trail to TN91 to have a nice thru hike.
| North to South (Miles) | Hike Description | South to North (Miles) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | From backcountry parking area at junction of USFS roads 56, 56A and 202 on crest of Holston Mountain (3.750’), follow USFS 56A north (closed to motor vehicles). | 12.5 |
| 1.2 | Reach end of USFS 56A on Holston High Knob (4,140’). Tower affords splendid view. Continue north on foot trail along mountain crest. | 11.3 |
| 3.7 | At end of ridge crest, best left, and descend by switchbacks. | 8.8 |
| 4.0 | Reach Flint Mill Gap (3.380’). Several trails and old roads lead from gap. To the left and west is the blue-blazed Flint Mill Trail (USFS 49) which descends padding spring and campsite in 100 yards and Flint Rock in .4 miles. Flint Rock offers outstanding views of South Holston Lake. Follow the Holston Mountain Trail to the northeast. | 8.5 |
| 5.3 | Pass Josiah Trail on left | 7.2 |
| 6.3 | Reach Little Deep Gap (3,620’) | 6.2 |
| 8.1 | Pass through Spanish Oak Gap (3,700’) | 4.4 |
| 9.5 | Join AT in glade at Double Springs Shelter. Take AT right from Holston Mountain Trail towards TN 91. US 421 is to the left 3.5 on the AT 3.5 miles. | 3.0 |
| 9.8 | High point of crest of Cross Mountain. | 2.7 |
| 11.7 | Northern end of pasture on Osborne Farm | 0.8 |
| 12.5 | TN 91 and gravel parking area | 0.0 |