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| | | Image Name = OsborneTract.jpg | ||
| Section = 4ab-5 | |||
| | | Trail_south = TN91 | ||
| | | Trail_north = US421 | ||
| | | Distance = 6.5 | ||
| Min_elevation = 3,450 | |||
| Max_elevation = 4,080' | |||
| Governing = Watauga | |||
| Latitude = 36.48115 | |||
| | | Longitude = -81.96048148 | ||
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(Trail South > North) | (Trail South > North) | ||
== TN91 == | |||
Located at the ridge crest of Cross Mountain between Stoney Creek and Shady Valley at Osborne Farm. There are two parking areas at the highway - space for three vehicles on north side (designated handicap) and 10-12 on the south by the Cherokee National Forest information display. | Located at the ridge crest of Cross Mountain between Stoney Creek and Shady Valley at Osborne Farm. There are two parking areas at the highway - space for three vehicles on north side (designated handicap) and 10-12 on the south by the Cherokee National Forest information display. | ||
== Osborne Farm == | |||
Osborne Farm tract was acquired by the ATC and Cherokee National Forest in 2001 for the protection of the AT. A 0.5 mile section is built to accessible standards through beautiful pasture with views of Shady Valley and Mt. Rogers area. Easy hike to end of field is slightly less than a mile before entering the woods going towards Double Springs Shelter. | Osborne Farm tract was acquired by the ATC and Cherokee National Forest in 2001 for the protection of the AT. A 0.5 mile section is built to accessible standards through beautiful pasture with views of Shady Valley and Mt. Rogers area. Easy hike to end of field is slightly less than a mile before entering the woods going towards Double Springs Shelter. | ||
== Double Springs Shelter == | |||
[[Shelter:Double Springs|Double Springs Shelter]] (4060') is a concrete block shelter built by the United States Forest Service in 1960. It is located at the junction of Holston and Cross Mountains. | [[Shelter:Double Springs|Double Springs Shelter]] (4060') is a concrete block shelter built by the United States Forest Service in 1960. It is located at the junction of Holston and Cross Mountains. | ||
== Holston Mountain Trail == | |||
[[Holston Mountain Trail]] is a 9.5 mile blue blaze trail that was once part of the AT. It follows the ridgeline toward Holston Mountain High Knob above South Holston Lake and Stoney Creek township | [[Holston Mountain Trail]] is a 9.5 mile blue blaze trail that was once part of the AT. It follows the ridgeline toward Holston Mountain High Knob above South Holston Lake and Stoney Creek township. | ||
== Low Gap - US421 == | |||
Road crossing at US421. This is the closest access point to Bristol, TN/VA. Small parking area along roadside. | Road crossing at US421. This is the closest access point to Bristol, TN/VA. Small parking area along roadside. | ||
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1/21/2014 - Reports are in of repeated vandalism at the Cross Mountain trailhead. Either do not leave vehicles here for extended periods of time or hide/lockup/take with you any valuables from your vehicle. | 1/21/2014 - Reports are in of repeated vandalism at the Cross Mountain trailhead. Either do not leave vehicles here for extended periods of time or hide/lockup/take with you any valuables from your vehicle. | ||
== Maps == | |||
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36.5090884480, -81.986058413~Double Springs Shelter~ ~MarkerF.png | |||
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== Photos == | == Photos == | ||
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Image:OsborneTract.jpg|Osborne Tract | |||
Image:Looking North from Osborne Farm.JPG|Looking north from farm | |||
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