TEHCC AT
The TEHCC is proud to maintain roughly 134 miles of the Appalachian Trail. The southern terminus of the TEHCC’s section is Spivey Gap, NC where the AT crosses US 19W after descending from High Rocks and Big Bald. From there, the Trail makes its way through the Unaka Mountains and the Roan Highlands. After descending from the Roan Highlands and meandering through the Laurel Fork Gorge, the Trail crosses Watauga Dam and follows the crest of Iron Mountain to Osborne Farm. Upon leaving the meadows of Osborne Farm, the Trail follows the ridge lines to the TN/VA state border where the TEHCC’s section ends (officially as of Spring 2013). Use the map below to explore the TEHCC’s section of the Appalachian Trail. You can also explore each section's individual page by using the table at the bottom of the page:
Probably counter-intuitively to get this site going in 2011 we began by focusing on the non-AT trails in the region. We felt that the information on the AT in this area is well documented on websites, books, and maps everywhere. Less well known are the other local trails. This information started with what was on the club's old website, but now is starting to evolve with the wiki use.
On our maintained section are the following shelters for use:
| Shelter name | Section | Trail distance from Damascus |
|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Gap Shelter | US421 to Damascus | 10.2 |
| McQueens Knob Shelter (emergency shelter) | US421 to Damascus | 11.7 |
| Double Springs Shelter | TN91 to US421 | 18.5 |
| Iron Mountain Shelter | Wilbur Dam Rd to TN91 | 26.2 |
| Vandeventer Shelter | Wilbur Dam Rd to TN91 | 33.0 |
| Laurel Fork Shelter | Dennis Cove Rd to Wilbur Dam Rd | 49.5 |
| Moreland Gap Shelter | US19E to Dennis Cove Rd | 57.0 |
| Mountaineer Falls Shelter | US19E to Dennis Cove Rd | 66.6 |
| Stan Murray Shelter | Carver's Gap to US19E | 86.5 |
| Roan High Knob Shelter | Iron Mountain Gap to Carver's Gap | 91.7 |
| Clyde Smith Shelter | Iron Mountain Gap to Carver's Gap | 100.2 |
| Cherry Gap Shelter | Indian Grave Gap to Iron Mountain Gap | 109.3 |
| Curley Maple Gap Shelter | Nolichucky River to Indian Grave Gap | 122.2 |
| No Business Knob Shelter | Spivey Gap to Nolichucky River | 132.7 |
Per the 2021 AT Data Book.