Spivey Gap to Nolichucky River: Difference between revisions
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| Governing = Unaka | | Governing = Unaka | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
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36.1054571362, -82.447814864~Chestoa Bridge~ ~MarkerG.png | |||
36.0649000000, -82.443000000~No Business Knob (4,160 ft)~ ~MarkerP.png | |||
36.0668799690, -82.433451018~No Business Knob Shelter~ ~MarkerF.png | |||
36.0801000000, -82.460900000~Temple Hill (3,710 ft)~ ~MarkerP.png | |||
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Revision as of 12:15, 19 May 2016
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| Section | 20a/b | |
| Trail south point | Spivey Gap | |
| Trail north point | Nolichucky River | |
| Distance | 11.2 Miles | |
| Min Elevation | 1,700 Feet | |
| Max Elevation | 3,901 Feet | |
| Governing Body | Unaka | |
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(Trail South > North)
Spivey Gap
Spivey Gap (3200') is the southern boundary of the TEHCC's maintenance responsibility and where US19W cross the Trail. South of Spivey Gap, the Trail is maintained by the Carolina Mountain Club. Oglesby Branch, named after TEHCC founder Frank Oglesby, is trail north on Flattop Mountain.
No Business Knob Shelter
No Business Knob Shelter (3251') is a concrete block shelter built in 1963 by the United States Forest Service.
Cliff Ridge
Overlooking the Nolichucky River, Cliff Ridge is the last high point before descending to the Chestoa Bridge crossing of the Nolichucky River.
Nolichucky River and Erwin, TN
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.
Maps
Nolichucky River Gorge
No Business Knob Shelter
White Rhododendron
Spivey Gap as viewed from Temple Hill
Spivey Gap as viewed from Temple Hill
