Editing TN91 to US421

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|Banner Image=File:OsborneTract.jpg
|Trail System=Appalachian Trail
|City=Erwin
|Land Owner=Cherokee National Forest
|Trail Marking=White
|Trail Use=Hiking, Camping, Hunting
|Trail Features=Vistas, Mountains
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
|Hike Time=5.3 hrs
|Trail Distance=6.5 mi
|Round Trip Distance=13 mi
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
|High Point=4,121 ft
|Low Point=3,382 ft
|Elevation Gain=1,014 ft
|Elevation Loss=1,122 ft
|Elevation Change Direction=South-to-North
|Parking location=36.48115, -81.96048
|Trailhead location=36.48115, -81.96048
}}
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== Trail Overview ==

== How to get there ==

== Route Description ==

(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.

=== 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.

=== 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.

=== 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.

=== Low Gap - US421 === 

Road crossing at US421. This is the closest access point to Bristol, TN/VA. Small parking area along roadside.

== Recent Conditions ==

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.

== Photos ==
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|Marker Title=Parking
|Marker Description=AT Crosses at US421
|Marker Location=36.5387759866, -81.948649936
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|Icon Type=Shelter
|Marker Title=Double Springs Shelter
|Marker Location=36.5090884480, -81.986058413
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