Spivey Gap to Nolichucky River

Spivey Gap to Nolichucky River (log in to submit report)
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
FeaturesThings to see on or near the trail
Difficulty Rating	Medium
Hiking TimeTime from car and back. Includes any time hiking to access this trail.	5 hrs0.313 Days <br />300 Min <br /> round trip
Distance:	11.2 mi18.025 km <br /> trailStrict non-repeating trail length / 22.422.4 mi <br />36.049 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 /> / 3,839 ft1,279.667 Yards <br />1,170.127 Meters <br />
Elev. Gain/LossSee link for details of calculation. Gain/Loss is direction dependent.	2,275 ft693.42 Meters <br /> / (3,764 ft1,147.267 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	1 trails / 7.5 mi of trail
Parking	36° 1' 55.13" N, 82° 25' 13.04" W Map
Trailhead	36° 1' 55.13" N, 82° 25' 13.04" W Map
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Route Description

(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.

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  White Rhododendron

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  No Business Knob Shelter

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  Nolichucky River Gorge

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  Spivey Gap as viewed from Temple Hill

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  Spivey Gap as viewed from Temple Hill

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