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|Trail System=Appalachian Trail
                    | Image Name = Mountain Laurel.JPG
|City=Erwin
                    | Section = 19a/b
|Land Owner=Cherokee National Forest
                    | Trail_south = Nolichucky River
|Trail Marking=White
                    | Trail_north = Indian Grave Gap
|Trail Use=Hiking, Camping, Fishing
                    | Distance = 8.3
|Trail Features=Rivers
                    | Min_elevation = 1,700
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
                    | Max_elevation = 3,557
|Hike Time=7.5 hrs
                    | Governing = Unaka
|Trail Distance=8.3 mi
                    | Latitude = 36.10547
|Round Trip Distance=16.6
                    | Longitude = -82.44837
|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
|Trailhead location=36.10547, -82.44837
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== Trail Overview ==
 
== How to get there ==
 
== Route Description ==


(Trail South > North)
(Trail South > North)


=== Nolichucky River and Erwin, TN ===
== 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.
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 ===
== Railroad ==


Cross railroad just into the woods from crossing Chestoa Bridge.
Cross railroad just into the woods from crossing Chestoa Bridge.


=== Rafting Companies ===
== 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.
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 ===
== Jones Branch ==


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


=== Curley Maple Gap Shelter ===
== Curley Maple Gap Shelter ==


[[Shelter:Curley Maple Gap|Curley Maple Gap Shelter]] is a concrete-block shelter built in 1961 by the United States Forest Service, then renovated in 2010 by the TN Eastman Hiking Club to expand the sleeping capacity to 12 with a second loft under a new roof.
[[Shelter:Curley Maple Gap|Curley Maple Gap Shelter]] is a concrete-block shelter built in 1961 by the United States Forest Service, then renovated in 2010 by the TN Eastman Hiking Club to expand the sleeping capacity to 12 with a second loft under a new roof.


=== Indian Grave Gap ===
== 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.
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 ==
== Maps ==
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36.0801000000, -82.460900000~Temple Hill (3,710 ft)~ ~MarkerP.png
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|Marker Description=TN395/NC197 at the state line
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|Marker Title=Temple Hill (3,710 ft)
|Marker Location=36.0801000000, -82.460900000
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