Editing Nolichucky River to Indian Grave Gap

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|Trail System=Appalachian Trail
|City=Erwin
|Land Owner=Cherokee National Forest
|Trail Marking=White
|Trail Use=Hiking, Camping, Fishing
|Trail Features=Rivers
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
|Hike Time=7.5 hrs
|Trail Distance=8.3 mi
|Round Trip Distance=16.6
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
|High Point=3,566 ft
|Low Point=1,683 ft
|Elevation Gain=2,653 ft
|Elevation Loss=996 ft
|Elevation Change Direction=South-to-North
|Parking location=36.10547, -82.44837
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== Trail Overview ==

== How to get there ==

== Route Description ==

(Trail South > North)

=== Nolichucky River and Erwin, TN ===

The AT meets the Nolichucky River at Chestoa Bridge. Downtown Erwin is approximately 2 miles from this point. Food, resupply, shuttles and lodging are available.

=== Railroad ===

Cross railroad just into the woods from crossing Chestoa Bridge.

=== Rafting Companies ===

Multiple rafting companies' Nolichucky River headquarters are along the river just before the AT starts to ascend out of the Gorge. Camping and lodging are available.

=== Jones Branch ===

Crossed several times before heading north towards Curley Maple Gap Shelter.

=== Curley Maple Gap Shelter ===

[[Shelter:Curley Maple Gap|Curley Maple Gap Shelter]] (3070') is a concrete-block shelter built in 1961 by the United States Forest Service. Sleeps 6. Water is available just south of the shelter at the edge of the draw. Remnants of an old shelter, built by the CCC, is located just to the north.

=== Indian Grave Gap ===

The Trail crosses TN395/NC197 at the state line with FS230 going towards Beauty Spot. There is a small parking area along the north side of the road.

== Photos ==
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