The Appalachian Trail in Tennessee

For most of its mileage in Tennessee, the Appalachian Trail follows the boundary with North Carolina. From the Great Smoky Mountains National Park northward to Roan Mountain, the A.T. is usually close to or following the state line. From Roan Mountain the A.T. goes north through Laurel Fork Gorge, over the dam at Watauga Lake and across a long ridge to Virginia.

A.T. Clubs in Tennessee

Tennessee Eastman Hiking Club covers the 116 miles from Damascus, VA to Spivey Gap, NC.

Carolina Mountain Club cares for the 90 miles from Spivey Gap, NC to Davenport Gap, TN/NC.

Smoky Mountains Hiking Club maintains the 97 miles from Davenport Gap, TN/NC to the Nantahala River, NC. You can e-mail the club at SMHClub@aol.com.

Other Tennessee Resources

The Southern Appalachians Highlands Conservancy protects the natural areas around Roan Mountain.

One Tennessee-based web resource on the Smokies is the Knoxville News-Sentinel Smoky Mountains Park Page

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