AT Hike - Indian Grave Gap to Iron Mountain Gap
10.8 Mile hike on the Appalachian Trail - Indian Grave Gap to Iron Mountain Gap
AT Hike - Indian Grave Gap to Iron Mountain Gap
10.8 Mile hike on the Appalachian Trail - Indian Grave Gap to Iron Mountain Gap
Details
The hike begins at Indian Grave Gap on TN 395, and goes north, climbing through a rhododendron tunnel. About one mile into the hike we will cross USFS 230. The trail will then follow a gently ascending ridge with a view of the NC mountains.
About two miles into the hike we will come across an open meadow at the edge of Beauty Spot Bald. There should be plenty of spring flowers in bloom. We will then drop into Deep Gap before ascending Unaka Mountain summit (5180 ft.). After reaching Unaka we will take a long descent to Cherry Gap Shelter. We will have one more ascent to Little Bald Knob before descending to Iron Mountain Gap, at TN107/NC226.
Directions
The morning of the hike we will be meeting at the Hardee's restaurant in Erwin, Tenn. The address for the Hardee's is 1237 North Main Avenue, Erwin, Tenn. 37650. The telephone number for the hardee's is (423) 743-5050.
We will be leaving the Hardee's at 9:00 AM sharp, so please arrive earlier for directions and breakfast.
About this event
The hike begins at Indian Grave Gap on TN 395, and goes north, climbing through a rhododendron tunnel. About one mile into the hike we will cross USFS 230. The trail will then follow a gently ascending ridge with a view of the NC mountains.
About two miles into the hike we will come across an open meadow at the edge of Beauty Spot Bald. There should be plenty of spring flowers in bloom. We will then drop into Deep Gap before ascending Unaka Mountain summit (5180 ft.). After reaching Unaka we will take a long descent to Cherry Gap Shelter. We will have one more ascent to Little Bald Knob before descending to Iron Mountain Gap, at TN107/NC226.
Directions to the trailhead
Get directionsThe morning of the hike we will be meeting at the Hardee's restaurant in Erwin, Tenn. The address for the Hardee's is 1237 North Main Avenue, Erwin, Tenn. 37650. The telephone number for the hardee's is (423) 743-5050.
We will be leaving the Hardee's at 9:00 AM sharp, so please arrive earlier for directions and breakfast.
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