Appalachian Trail: Spivey Gap to US 19W
Link dense maple forests to scenic ridgelines then finish with a steep descent to the Nolichucky River on this 9-mile leg. Bonus: Check out Uncle Johnny Hostel, a popular hangout for thru-hikers.
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Shelters: No Business Knob Shelter: sleeps 6; no privy.
Trail Facts
- Distance: 14.5
Waypoints
WPT014
Location: 36.0606155395508, -82.4359970092774
Stream crossing
WPT009
Location: 36.0770492553711, -82.4545669555664
Blue-blazed trail E to Temple Hill Trail (#524)
WPT004
Location: 36.102466583252, -82.4504013061524
Views to the ESE; Nolichucky river
WPT007
Location: 36.0380516052246, -82.41943359375
Bridge; Oglesby Branch
ZZZ022
Location: 36.1056671142578, -82.4484329223633
Uncle Johnny’s Hostel; River Rd.
WPT008
Location: 36.0772018432617, -82.4552536010742
Temple Hill Gap; old road to the W; maple tree boundary 100 ft.
WPT005
Location: 36.0954513549805, -82.4495162963867
Campsite (room for 1 tent)
WPT010
Location: 36.0674819946289, -82.4338836669922
Campsite (room for 1 tent)
WPT005
Location: 36.0443496704102, -82.4238967895508
Stream crossing
WPT002
Location: 36.1054344177246, -82.4484024047852
AT turns E
WPT016
Location: 36.051197052002, -82.4347229003906
Campsite (room for 1 tent)
WPT009
Location: 36.0346832275391, -82.4192199707031
AT continues straight (rerouted section) @ jct. with old AT
WPT008
Location: 36.0360336303711, -82.4189529418945
Bridge; Oglesby Branch
WPT013
Location: 36.064266204834, -82.4337310791016
Trail to water (25 ft.)
WPT010
Location: 36.0329818725586, -82.4207305908203
Jeep road
WPT006
Location: 36.0414848327637, -82.4200134277344
Trail leads W to campsite
WPT003
Location: 36.0448341369629, -82.4280166625976
AT turns W; gate and gravel road
WPT012
Location: 36.0667495727539, -82.4337310791016
No Business Knob Shelter; nice campsite
WPT007
Location: 36.0897827148438, -82.4576797485352
Temple Ridge
WPT006
Location: 36.0834350585938, -82.459846496582
Campsite (room for 2 tents)
WPT015
Location: 36.0582504272461, -82.4359817504883
Stream crossing
WPT003
Location: 36.1050148010254, -82.4485321044922
AT turns W @ jct. with River Rd.
WPT002
Location: 36.0476150512695, -82.4353637695312
Campsite (room for 2 tents)
ZZZ021
Location: 36.0321197509766, -82.4202651977539
Spivey Gap; US 19 W
WPT011
Location: 36.0674324035644, -82.4336471557617
AT turns W @ jct. with trail that continues straight
WPT004
Location: 36.0446510314941, -82.4277191162109
Gravel road
