Shelter:Curley Maple Gap
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Shelter | {{{Shelter}}} | |
Capacity | 14 People | |
Privy | No | |
Trail Head Distance N | {{{DistanceN}}} Miles | |
Trail Head Distance S | {{{DistanceS}}} Miles | |
Elevation | 3,070 Feet | |
Latitude | {{#lat_deg2dms: 36.104255}} | |
Longitude | {{#long_deg2dms: -82.396837}} | |
Nearest Medical | Erwin, TN | |
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Description
Renovated Oct 2010 to expand the sleeping capacity to 14 with a second loft under a new roof.
Location
Trail-south of Unaka Mountain between Iron Mountain Gap and Nolichucky River.
Water
A spring is located 100 feet trail-south on AT.
Maintenance History
- Oct 2010: Remodeled by TEHCC with grant from LL Bean to expand sleeping capacity with second loft under new roof.
- Oct 1993: Pop riveted three sections to the roof, painted roof.
- Apr 1993: Worked on roof, installed picnic table, removed privy that was in violation.
- 1992: Replaced one piece of tin that was causing leaks, and painted shelter inside and out.
- 1961: Original shelter 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.