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{{Trail | |||
|Banner Image=File:Mountain Laurel.JPG | |||
|Trail System=Appalachian Trail | |||
|City=Erwin | |||
|Land Owner=Cherokee National Forest | |||
|Trail Marking=White | |||
|Trail Use=Hiking, Camping, Fishing | |||
|Trail Features=Rivers | |||
|Difficulty Rating=Medium | |||
|Hike Time=7.5 hrs | |||
|Trail Distance=8.3 mi | |||
|Round Trip Distance=16.6 | |||
|Trail Type=In-and-Out | |||
|High Point=3,566 ft | |||
|Low Point=1,683 ft | |||
|Elevation Gain=2,653 ft | |||
|Elevation Loss=996 ft | |||
|Elevation Change Direction=South-to-North | |||
|Parking location=36.10547, -82.44837 | |||
|Trailhead location=36.10547, -82.44837 | |||
}} | |||
{{Trail Map}} | |||
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== Trail Overview == | |||
== How to get there == | |||
== Route Description == | |||
(Trail South > North) | (Trail South > North) | ||
== Nolichucky River and Erwin, TN == | === 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. | 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 == | === Railroad === | ||
Cross railroad just into the woods from crossing Chestoa Bridge. | Cross railroad just into the woods from crossing Chestoa Bridge. | ||
== Rafting Companies == | === Rafting Companies === | ||
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. | 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 == | === Jones Branch === | ||
Crossed several times before heading north towards Curley Maple Gap Shelter. | Crossed several times before heading north towards Curley Maple Gap Shelter. | ||
== Curley Maple Gap Shelter == | === Curley Maple Gap Shelter === | ||
[[Shelter:Curley Maple Gap|Curley Maple Gap Shelter]] | [[Shelter:Curley Maple Gap|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 == | === Indian Grave Gap === | ||
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. | 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. | ||
== Photos == | |||
{{Park trail gallery|Trail={{PAGENAME}}}} | |||
{{Template:AT_Segments}} | {{Template:AT_Segments}} | ||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Parking | |||
|Marker Title=Parking | |||
|Marker Description=TN395/NC197 at the state line | |||
|Marker Location=36.1107492473, -82.3611067848 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Point of interest | |||
|Marker Title=Chestoa Bridge | |||
|Marker Location=36.1054571362, -82.447814864 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Campground | |||
|Marker Title=Campsite | |||
|Marker Location=36.1130048335, -82.373367213 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Shelter | |||
|Marker Title=Curley Maple Gap Shelter | |||
|Marker Location=36.1042746030, -82.396842661 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Old structure | |||
|Marker Title=Stone Foundation | |||
|Marker Location=36.1055046657, -82.395821182 | |||
}} | |||
{{Map Marker | |||
|Icon Type=Summit | |||
|Marker Title=Temple Hill (3,710 ft) | |||
|Marker Location=36.0801000000, -82.460900000 | |||
}} | |||
Latest revision as of 09:55, 20 December 2018
| Nolichucky River to Indian Grave Gap (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. | 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.
Photos[edit]
Mountain Laurel