Nolichucky River to Indian Grave Gap

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Nolichucky River to Indian Grave Gap

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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

HikingCampingFishing

FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail

Rivers

Difficulty Rating Medium
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. 7.5 hrs0.469 Days <br />450 Min <br /> round trip
Distance: 8.3 mi13.358 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 16.616.6 mi <br />26.715 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 />3,566 ft1,188.667 Yards <br />1,086.917 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. 2,653 ft808.634 Meters <br /> / (996 ft303.581 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 4 trails / 17.4 mi of trail
Parking 36° 6' 19.69" N, 82° 26' 54.13" W Map
Trailhead 36° 6' 19.69" N, 82° 26' 54.13" W Map
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Trail Overview[edit]

How to get there[edit]

Route Description[edit]

(Trail South > North)

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.

Railroad[edit]

Cross railroad just into the woods from crossing Chestoa Bridge.

Rafting Companies[edit]

Multiple rafting companies' Nolichucky River headquarters are along the river just before the AT starts to ascend out of the Gorge. Camping and lodging are available.

Jones Branch[edit]

Crossed several times before heading north towards Curley Maple Gap Shelter.

Curley Maple Gap Shelter[edit]

Curley Maple Gap Shelter is a concrete-block shelter built in 1961 by the United States Forest Service, then renovated in 2010 by the TN Eastman Hiking Club to expand the sleeping capacity to 12 with a second loft under a new roof.

Indian Grave Gap[edit]

The Trail crosses TN395/NC197 at the state line with FS230 going towards Beauty Spot. There is a small parking area along the north side of the road.

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TEHCC Maintained Portion of the Appalachian Trail
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