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{{Trail
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|Banner Image=File:MtRogersSign.jpg
{{Infobox ATSection
|Trail System=Appalachian Trail
                    | Image Name = *
|City=Erwin
                    | Section = *
|Land Owner=Cherokee National Forest
                    | Trail_south = US421
|Trail Marking=White
                    | Trail_north = Virginia boarder
|Trail Use=Hiking, Camping
                    | Distance = *
|Trail Features=Vistas, Mountains
                    | Min_elevation = *
|Difficulty Rating=Medium
                    | Max_elevation = *
|Hike Time=5 hrs
                    | Governing = Unaka
|Trail Distance=11.3 mi
                    | Latitude = *
|Round Trip Distance=22.4 mi
                    | Longitude = *
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
|High Point=3,913 ft
|Low Point=3,204 ft
|Elevation Gain=1,682 ft
|Elevation Loss=1,854 ft
|Elevation Change Direction=South-to-North
|Parking location=36.53868, -81.94907
|Trailhead location=36.53868, -81.94907
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{{Trail Map}}
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== Trail Overview ==
 
== How to get there ==
 
== Route Description ==


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


=== Low Gap - US421 ===  
== 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.


=== McQueen's Knob and McQueen's Knob Shelter ===  
== McQueen's Knob and McQueen's Knob Shelter ==


[[Shelter:McQueens Knob|McQueen's Knob Shelter]] (3840') was built in 1934 and is an original AT log shelter. Today, it is no longer used as an official shelter and should only be used for emergencies. It has a dirt floor and no nearby water.
[[Shelter:McQueens Knob|McQueen's Knob Shelter]] (3840') was built in 1934 and is an original AT log shelter. Today, it is no longer used as an official shelter and should only be used for emergencies. It has a dirt floor and no nearby water.


=== McQueen Gap Road ===  
== McQueen Gap Road ==


Last road access before reaching Damascus, VA. Parking is not advised here.
Last road access before reaching Damascus, VA. Parking is not advised here.


=== Abingdon Gap Shelter ===  
== Abingdon Gap Shelter ==


[[Shelter:Abingdon Gap|Abingdon Gap Shelter]] (3773') is a concrete block shelter built by the United States Forest Service in 1959.
[[Shelter:Abingdon Gap|Abingdon Gap Shelter]] (3773') is a concrete block shelter built by the United States Forest Service in 1959.


=== Backbone Rock Trail ===  
== Backbone Rock Trail ==


[[Backbone Rock Trail]] is located 4.6 miles south of Damascus. It offers a 2.3 mile blue blaze trail on a narrow ridge from the AT to Backbone Rock Recreation Area which has camping and picnic facilities at a prominent rock wall which TN133 tunnels through just south of Damascus.
[[Backbone Rock Trail]] is located 4.6 miles south of Damascus. It offers a 2.3 mile blue blaze trail on a narrow ridge from the AT to Backbone Rock Recreation Area which has camping and picnic facilities at a prominent rock wall which TN133 tunnels through just south of Damascus.


=== Tennessee/Virginia State Line ===  
== Tennessee/Virginia State Line ==


The "Welcome to Mount Rogers National Recreation Area" signifies entry into Virginia. It is a popular photo spot after the long ridge walk along Cross and Holston Mountains. As of Spring 2013, the TN/VA state line is now the official northern boundary of TEHCC-sponsored section of the Appalachian Trail. [http://mratc.pbworks.com/ Mount Rogers Appalachian Trail Club] sponsors the Trail from this point north through Damascus and the Grayson Highlands.
The "Welcome to Mount Rogers National Recreation Area" signifies entry into Virginia. It is a popular photo spot after the long ridge walk along Cross and Holston Mountains. As of Spring 2013, the TN/VA state line is now the official northern boundary of TEHCC-sponsored section of the Appalachian Trail. [http://mratc.pbworks.com/ Mount Rogers Appalachian Trail Club] sponsors the Trail from this point north through Damascus and the Grayson Highlands.


== Photos ==
== Photos ==
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<gallery>
 
Image:MtRogersSign.jpg|Photo of the former Mt. Rogers sign that marks the TN/VA stateline.
</gallery>
{{Template:AT_Segments}}
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{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Trail sign
|Marker Title=TEHCC Terminus
|Marker Description=Northern Terminus of the TEHCC maintained portion of the AT. Closest access is to hike in/out of Damascus.
|Marker Location=36.6141747036, -81.8257268308
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Shelter
|Marker Title=Abingdon Gap Shelter
|Marker Location=36.5811291010, -81.902059119
}}
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