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| Privy = No | | Privy = No | ||
| DistanceN = 3.1 | |||
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| Elevation = 4,600 | | Elevation = 4,600 | ||
| Latitude = 36.148533 | | Latitude = 36.148533 | ||
Revision as of 22:48, 13 May 2012
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| Shelter | Clyde Smith | |
| Capacity | 14 People | |
| Privy | No | |
| Trail Head Distance N | 3.1 Miles | |
| Trail Head Distance S | 6.1 Miles | |
| Elevation | 4,600 Feet | |
| Latitude | {{#lat_deg2dms: 36.148533}} | |
| Longitude | {{#long_deg2dms: -82.161184}} | |
| Nearest Medical | Erwin, TN | |
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Description
Three-sided wood shelter with metal roof – and covered front porch.
Location
Trail-south of Little Rock Knob, between Hughes Gap and Iron Mountain Gap. The shelter is 200 yards from the AT on a blue-blazed side trail.
Water
A spring is located 100 yards west of the shelter.
Maintenance History
- 2012: Caulked all roof screws.
- Renamed from Roan Highlands Shelter to Clyde Smith Shelter.
- May 2002: Remodeled from floor up during Hard Core event. Porch with eating area and upper level bunks were added.
- Nov 1993: Roof extended by 2 ft and sides added to reduce the probability of rain blowing into the shelter.
- 1977: Built by U.S. 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.