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{{Trail | |||
|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 | |||
}} | |||
{{Trail Map}} | |||
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== Trail Overview == | |||
== How to get there == | |||
== Route Description == | |||
(Trail South > North) | (Trail South > North) | ||
== TN91 == | === TN91 === | ||
Located at the ridge crest of Cross Mountain between Stoney Creek and Shady Valley at Osborne Farm. There | 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 === | ||
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 == | === Double Springs Shelter === | ||
[[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 === | ||
[[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. Recent (2017) reports are that this trail is not being actively maintained by the USFS. | ||
== 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. | ||
== 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 == | == Photos == | ||
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{{Template:AT_Segments}} | {{Template:AT_Segments}} | ||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Parking | |||
|Marker Title=Parking | |||
|Marker Description=AT Crosses at US421 | |||
|Marker Location=36.5387759866, -81.948649936 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Shelter | |||
|Marker Title=Double Springs Shelter | |||
|Marker Location=36.5090884480, -81.986058413 | |||
}} | |||
Latest revision as of 20:38, 18 September 2021
| TN91 to US421 (log in to submit report) | |
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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 |
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| FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail |
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| Difficulty Rating | Medium |
| Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail. | 5.3 hrs0.331 Days <br />318 Min <br /> round trip |
| Distance: | 6.5 mi10.461 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 13 mi20.921 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 | 3,382 ft1,127.333 Yards <br />1,030.834 Meters <br /> / 4,121 ft1,373.667 Yards <br />1,256.081 Meters <br /> |
| Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent. | 1,014 ft309.067 Meters <br /> / (1,122 ft341.986 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 | 2 trails / 29.1 mi of trail |
| Parking | 36° 28' 52.14" N, 81° 57' 37.73" W Map |
| Trailhead | 36° 28' 52.14" N, 81° 57' 37.73" W Map |
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Trail Overview[edit]
How to get there[edit]
Route Description[edit]
(Trail South > North)
TN91[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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. Recent (2017) reports are that this trail is not being actively maintained by the USFS.
Low Gap - US421[edit]
Road crossing at US421. This is the closest access point to Bristol, TN/VA. Small parking area along roadside.
Recent Conditions[edit]
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[edit]
Looking north from farm
Osborne Tract
