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Revision as of 13:50, 28 March 2012
(Trail South > North)
Spivey Gap
Spivey Gap (3200') is the southern boundary of the TEHCC's maintenance responsibility and where US19W cross the Trail. South of Spivey Gap, the Trail is maintained by the Carolina Mountain Club. Oglesby Branch, named after TEHCC founder Frank Oglesby, is trail north on Flattop Mountain.
No Business Knob Shelter
No Business Knob Shelter (3251') is a concrete block shelter built in 1963 by the United States Forest Service. Sleeps 6. Water is 200 yards trail south of the shelter.
Cliff Ridge
Overlooking the Nolichucky River, Cliff Ridge is the last high point before descending to the Chestoa Bridge crossing of the Nolichucky River.
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.
Nolichucky River Gorge
No Business Knob Shelter
White Rhododendron
Spivey Gap as viewed from Temple Hill
Spivey Gap as viewed from Temple Hill
