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Appalachian Trail: TN 91 to Damascus, VA
Get lost in a mixed forest of evergreens and hardwoods on this fairly flat 20.3-mile hike with multiple camping spots and a steep final descent into Damascus.
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| Author: | Backpacker Magazine |
| Activity: | Backpacking |
| State: | Tennessee (TN) |
| Distance: | 20.34 mi |
| Difficulty: | 7 / 10 |
| Rating: | Unrated |
If you’re lucky enough to cruise through
Shelters: Double Springs Shelter: sleeps 6; no privy.
TO TRAILHEAD: Start: From Shady Valley, TN, head SW on TN 91 for 3.6 miles and turn right on Osborne Rd. Go 52 ft. to trail crossing.
End: From W. Laurel Ave. and S. Shady Ave. in Damascus, VA, head west on W. Laurel Ave. for 150 feet to trail crossing.
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Tracks
TN 91 to Damascus, VA
| Distance: 20.34 mi | Points: 1933 |
Points of Interest
WPT010
Location: 36.630852, -81.796654AT switchbacks to the E
WPT004
Location: 36.635433, -81.791985AT turns E at park; gravel walkway parallels S. Beaver Dam Ave.
WPT008
Location: 36.485901, -81.965836Bench; view of field
WPT014
Location: 36.614399, -81.825264VA-TN border
WPT010
Location: 36.552582, -81.931816Short stone wall
WPT019
Location: 36.524185, -81.971436Valley Views to the E
WPT020
Location: 36.509998, -81.985367Campsite (room for 4 tents); blue-blazed Holston Mountain trail to the W
WPT007
Location: 36.631332, -81.792282AT continues straight on trail up mountain (for SOBO). Continue straight on Water St. (for NOBO)
WPT006
Location: 36.486900, -81.968514Fence
WPT005
Location: 36.631802, -81.791466Old shelter (not for overnight use)
WPT004
Location: 36.572468, -81.919983McQueen Knob Emergency Shelter
WPT009
Location: 36.558182, -81.931503Double Spring Gap; campsite (room for 3 tents)
WPT007
Location: 36.485901, -81.966736Farm road
WPT013
Location: 36.538834, -81.948349AT veers E across US 421; Low Gap @ right; parking; "The Snake" popular motorcycle route
WPT022
Location: 36.509152, -81.986061Double Springs Shelter
WPT003
Location: 36.500118, -81.986031Piped stream
WPT003
Location: 36.574635, -81.915016McQueen Gap. Cross FS 69
WPT016
Location: 36.604733, -81.843201Campsite (room for 3 tents)
WPT009
Location: 36.484150, -81.964615Farm building
WPT020
Location: 36.583351, -81.881348Campsite (room for 2 tents)
WPT012
Location: 36.539532, -81.948052Jeep road; gate E
WPT001
Location: 36.580967, -81.901917Abingdon Gap Shelter: A simple affair with excellent spots for camping north on the AT. Water source is behind the shelter and significantly down the hill.
WPT012
Location: 36.622616, -81.804001Blue-blazed trail leads to spring E; campsite steep downhill
WPT009
Location: 36.631302, -81.794884Campsite (room for 2 tents)
WPT016
Location: 36.538033, -81.949501Campsite (room for 3 tents)
WPT018
Location: 36.530151, -81.965851Valley views to the SE
WPT008
Location: 36.562382, -81.932602Blue-blazed trail to spring
WPT017
Location: 36.532867, -81.962547Campsite (room for 1 tent)
WPT013
Location: 36.621750, -81.803085Piped spring
WPT021
Location: 36.580185, -81.901215Campsite (room for 6 tents)
WPT004
Location: 36.500000, -81.984413Campsite
WPT021
Location: 36.511848, -81.979553Locust Knob
WPT019
Location: 36.591366, -81.874649Campsite (room for 3 tents)
WPT015
Location: 36.604916, -81.840630Blue-blazed Backbone Rock Trail to the E
WPT018
Location: 36.604851, -81.863983Campsite (room for 1 tent)
WPT005
Location: 36.572250, -81.920898Campsite (room for 1 tent) to the W
WPT014
Location: 36.538734, -81.948898Piped spring; picnic table
WPT003
Location: 36.635059, -81.788940Mt. Rogers Outfitters
WPT006
Location: 36.631466, -81.791351AT turns W onto Water St. @ jct. with Beaver Dam Ave. "Welcome to Damascus" gateway.
WPT008
Location: 36.632034, -81.793434AT turns E
WPT017
Location: 36.604984, -81.857300Campsite (room for 4 tents)
WPT029
Location: 36.481518, -81.960602TN 91. Navigate a maze-like gate; parking
WPT011
Location: 36.541382, -81.946648Side trail leads E for 30 ft. to campsite (room for 1 tent)
WPT011
Location: 36.627617, -81.799118Side trail to the W
WPT015
Location: 36.538082, -81.948814Campsite (room for 1 tent)
WPT006
Location: 36.572067, -81.921249McQueen Knob; old tower base
WPT005
Location: 36.488167, -81.970635Stile; field
Foggy Trail
Location: 36.485901, -81.966904Meadows
Location: 36.488033, -81.970284Views
Location: 36.530048, -81.965851McQueen Knob Emergency Shelter
Location: 36.572334, -81.920219McQueen Knob Emergency Shelter
Location: 36.572384, -81.920052Flora
Location: 36.581402, -81.903969Abingdon Gap Shelter
Location: 36.580818, -81.901749Lush Woods
Location: 36.604149, -81.854782Welcome to Damascus
Location: 36.631401, -81.791664Damascus Sign
Location: 36.631599, -81.791382Trail Blaze
Location: 36.635300, -81.789734The Place
Location: 36.633984, -81.787384Related Trips
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