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|Trail System=Appalachian Trail
                    | Section = 20a/b
|City=Erwin
                    | Trail_south = Spivey Gap
|Land Owner=Cherokee National Forest
                    | Trail_north = Nolichucky River
|Trail Marking=White
                    | Distance = 11.2
|Trail Use=Hiking, Camping
                    | Min_elevation = 1,700
|Trail Features=Vistas, Rivers, Mountains
                    | Max_elevation = *
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
                    | Governing = Unaka
|Hike Time=5 hrs
                    | Latitude = 36.03198
|Trail Distance=11.2 mi
                    | Longitude = -82.42029
|Round Trip Distance=22.4
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
|High Point=3,839 ft
|Low Point=1,683 ft
|Elevation Gain=2,275 ft
|Elevation Loss=3,764 ft
|Elevation Change Direction=South-to-North
|Parking location=36.03198, -82.42029
|Trailhead location=36.03198, -82.42029
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== Trail Overview ==
 
== How to get there ==
 
== Route Description ==


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


== Spivey Gap ==
=== 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 [http://www.carolinamtnclub.org/ Carolina Mountain Club]. Oglesby Branch, named after TEHCC founder Frank Oglesby, is trail north on Flattop Mountain.
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 [http://www.carolinamtnclub.org/ 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 ===


[[Shelter:No Business Knob|No Business Knob Shelter]] (3251') is a concrete block shelter built in 1963 by the United States Forest Service.
[[Shelter:No Business Knob|No Business Knob Shelter]] (3251') is a concrete block shelter built in 1963 by the United States Forest Service.


== Cliff Ridge ==
=== Cliff Ridge ===


Overlooking the Nolichucky River, Cliff Ridge is the last high point before descending to the Chestoa Bridge crossing of the Nolichucky River.
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 ==
=== 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.


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Image:Spivey_gap_-_nolichucky_river_gorge.jpg|Nolichucky River Gorge
Image:Spivey_gap_-_no_business_knob_shelter.jpg|No Business Knob Shelter
Image:Spivey_gap_-_flower-white_rhododendron.jpg|White Rhododendron
Image:Spivey_gap_-_view_from_temple_hill_ridge_2.jpg|Spivey Gap as viewed from Temple Hill
Image:Spivey_gap_-_view_from_temple_hill_ridge.jpg|Spivey Gap as viewed from Temple Hill
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|Marker Title=Chestoa Bridge
|Marker Location=36.1054571362, -82.447814864
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|Marker Title=No Business Knob (4,160 ft)
|Marker Location=36.0649000000, -82.443000000
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Latest revision as of 08:16, 21 December 2018

Spivey Gap to Nolichucky River

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Spivey gap - nolichucky river gorge.jpg
Trail System Appalachian Trail
Land Owner Cherokee National Forest
Located Erwin, Tennessee
Trail Marking White
Trail UseThings allowed to do on or near the trail

HikingCamping

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

VistasRiversMountains

Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 5 hrs0.313 Days <br />300 Min <br /> round trip
Distance: 11.2 mi18.025 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 22.422.4 mi <br />36.049 km <br /> round tripTypical or shortest length from the car, hike the trail, and return to car
Trail Type In-and-Out
Low / High Point 1,683 ft561 Yards <br />512.978 Meters <br />3,839 ft1,279.667 Yards <br />1,170.127 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 2,275 ft693.42 Meters <br /> / (3,764 ft1,147.267 Meters <br />) – South-to-North
Trip ReportsFrom user "hiked it" submissions<br />Recent is within last 90 days 1 logged hikes (0 recent)
NearbyWithin 5 mi<br />Click link to view list 1 trails / 7.5 mi of trail
Parking 36° 1' 55.13" N, 82° 25' 13.04" W Map
Trailhead 36° 1' 55.13" N, 82° 25' 13.04" W Map
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Trail Overview[edit]

How to get there[edit]

Route Description[edit]

(Trail South > North)

Spivey Gap[edit]

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[edit]

No Business Knob Shelter (3251') is a concrete block shelter built in 1963 by the United States Forest Service.

Cliff Ridge[edit]

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[edit]

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.

Photos[edit]

TEHCC Maintained Portion of the Appalachian Trail
Spivey Gap to Nolichucky RiverNolichucky River to Indian Grave GapIndian Grave Gap to Iron Mountain GapIron Mountain Gap to Carver's GapCarver's Gap to US19EUS19E to Dennis Cove RdDennis Cove Rd to Wilbur Dam RdWilbur Dam Rd to TN91TN91 to US421US421 to Damascus