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| Trail Name
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AT - Indian Grave Gap to Beauty Spot
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| Nearest City
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Erwin
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| State
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Tennessee
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| Trail Marking
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AT White Rectangle
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| Trail Use/Features
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| Difficulty Rating
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Easy
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| Hiking Time
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2.52.5 Hours <br />0.156 Days <br />150 Min <br />
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| Distance, round-trip
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4.64.6 mi <br />7.403 km <br />
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| Climb/Descent Elevation
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| High Point
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4,4374,437 Feet <br />1,479 Yards <br />1,352.398 Meters <br />
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| Nearest Medical
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Elizabethton, TN
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Trail Overview
Easy hike along the Appalachian Trail through hardwood forest to open bald with views of nearby mountains and Erwin.
How to get there
From Kingsport, TN
- Take I-26 south to Exit 24 for US-321/TN-67 toward Elizabethton.
- Continue through Elizabethton and right at traffic light to stay on US-321 South.
- At Hampton, stay on US19E as it veers right.
Route Description
Follow the white AT blazes trail northbound. The trail will cross USFS 230 at 1.1 miles. Continue north to open grassy area which is Beauty Spot. Return by same or the USFS road.
Typical Conditions
Maintained Appalachian Trail, so follow the white blazes.
Fees, Permits, etc.
No permits or fees required.
After the Hike
Misc. Information
This easy hike was proposed to the Girl Scouts for their Centennial in 2012.
Maps
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Parking at Indian Grave Gap
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Beauty Spot
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