Editing Nolichucky River to Indian Grave Gap

{{Trail
|Trail System=Appalachian Trail
|City=Erwin
|Land Owner=Cherokee National Forest
|Trail Marking=White
|Trail Use=Hiking, Camping
|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
|Trailhead 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]] 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 ===

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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