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Revision as of 20:00, 13 April 2012
Description
Three-sided with open front and wooden sleeping platform.
Location
On the shore of Watauga Lake between Watauga Dam Road and US321. The shelter is 50 yards uphill off the AT on a blue-blazed side trail.
Water
Return on blue-blazed trail to find stream crossing AT.
Maintenance History
- Feb 2012: Bear pole installed by Eagle Scout Seth Douthat.
- Mar 1997: New steel roofing was placed over the existing shingles.
- 1980: Built by US Forest Service.
Photo Gallery
| 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.