|
Name |
Notes on Water |
Miles North |
Next Shelter North |
Elevation |
Fee |
Cap |
State |
Longitude |
Latitude |
Miles South |
Next Shelter South |
|
Black Gap Shelter |
Black Gap Shelter is located 300 feet W of trail. Water is Waaayy downhill |
1.7 |
1.7 |
3,300' |
No |
8 |
Georgia |
-84.1988 |
34.61756 |
0 |
0 |
|
Springer Mountain Shelter |
Water source is a spring located on a blue-blazed trail 80 yards in front of
the shelter |
0.2 |
2.3 |
3,730' |
No |
12 |
Georgia |
-84.1931 |
34.62915 |
2174.4 |
1.7 |
|
Stover Creek Shelter |
Water source is located on a blue-blazed trail 90 yards to the right of the
shelter |
2.5 |
5.1 |
2,870' |
No |
6 |
Georgia |
-84.1999 |
34.64945 |
2172.1 |
2.3 |
|
Hawk Mountain Shelter |
Water source is a stream located on a blue-blazed trail behind the shelter
300 yards. |
7.6 |
7.3 |
3,200' |
No |
12 |
Georgia |
-84.1364 |
34.66583 |
2167 |
5.1 |
|
Gooch Mountain Shelter |
A spring is approx 0.2 mi S of shelter, directly on the AT |
14.9 |
11.9 |
3,000' |
No |
14 |
Georgia |
-84.0343 |
34.6532 |
2159.7 |
7.3 |
|
Woods Hole Shelter |
Water source is an unreliable spring along the side trail to the shelter. |
26.8 |
1.3 |
3,600' |
No |
7 |
Georgia |
-83.955 |
34.73713 |
2147.8 |
11.9 |
|
Blood Mountain Shelter |
Blood Mtn Shelter may be closed in future, check w/ USFS or ATC; No Water |
28.1 |
8.6 |
4,450' |
No |
8 |
Georgia |
-83.9375 |
34.73996 |
2146.5 |
1.3 |
|
Whitley Gap Shelter |
1.2 mi. SSE of AT down steep blue blaze trail. Spring 0.3 mi. behind shelter |
36.7 |
4.4 |
3,370' |
No |
6 |
Georgia |
-83.8344 |
34.71239 |
2137.9 |
8.6 |
|
Low Gap Shelter |
Water source is crossed at the shelter; a second source can be found 30
yards in front of the shelter. |
41.1 |
7.2 |
3,050' |
No |
7 |
Georgia |
-83.8247 |
34.77618 |
2133.5 |
4.4 |
|
Blue Mountain Shelter |
Water supply for shelter is about 0.1 mi S of shelter on W side of AT |
48.3 |
7.7 |
3,900’ |
No |
7 |
Georgia |
-83.7668 |
34.81711 |
2126.3 |
7.2 |
|
Tray Mountain Shelter |
Water source is a spring located 260 yards behind the shelter. |
56 |
7.1 |
4,200' |
No |
7 |
Georgia |
-83.6769 |
34.80396 |
2118.6 |
7.7 |
|
Deep Gap Shelter |
Water source is a piped spring on the blue-blazed trail to the shelter. |
63.1 |
7.8 |
3,350' |
No |
12 |
Georgia |
-83.6462 |
34.88235 |
2111.5 |
7.1 |
|
Plumorchard Gap Shelter |
Water source is a creek that crosses the trail to the shelter or a spring
located 200 yards west of the A.T. |
70.9 |
7.3 |
3,050' |
No |
14 |
Georgia |
-83.5883 |
34.94604 |
2103.7 |
7.8 |
|
Muskrat Creek Shelter |
Shelter sits by the source of Muskrat Creek and water is available from the
spring next to the shelter. |
78.2 |
4.9 |
4,600' |
No |
8 |
North Carolina |
-83.5816 |
35.02054 |
2096.4 |
7.3 |
|
Standing Indian Shelter |
Water source is a stream opposite the side trail to the shelter. |
83.1 |
7.6 |
4,760' |
No |
8 |
North Carolina |
-83.5482 |
35.04183 |
2091.5 |
4.9 |
|
Carter Gap Shelter (old) |
The old Carter Gap shelter is still in use; spring is downhill behind
shelter |
90.7 |
6.8 |
4,540' |
No |
6 |
North Carolina |
-83.4949 |
34.99987 |
2083.9 |
7.6 |
|
Carter Gap Shelter (new) |
Blue blazes lead E to new shelter; water from spring on side trail to W,
behind old shelter |
90.7 |
6.8 |
4,540' |
No |
8 |
North Carolina |
-83.4943 |
34.9989 |
2083.9 |
6.8 |
|
Big Spring Shelter |
Spring (usually reliable) is 75 ft from shelter |
97.5 |
5.3 |
4,940' |
No |
8 |
North Carolina |
-83.4789 |
35.05891 |
2077.1 |
6.8 |
|
Rock Gap Shelter |
There are two springs a few feet behind the shelter. |
102.8 |
9 |
3,760' |
No |
8 |
North Carolina |
-83.5231 |
35.09144 |
2071.8 |
5.3 |
|
Siler Bald Shelter |
Located on 0.5 mi blue-blazed loop trail; spring is 80 yards down a
blue-blazed trail from the shelter |
110.3 |
12.1 |
4,600' |
No |
8 |
North Carolina |
-83.5725 |
35.14414 |
2064.3 |
9 |
|
Cold Spring Shelter |
Shelter and spring are on AT; Campsites are on ridge above shelter |
122.4 |
5.8 |
4,920' |
No |
6 |
North Carolina |
-83.5599 |
35.2309 |
2052.2 |
12.1 |
|
Wesser Bald Shelter |
Water from spring 0.1 mi S on the AT(near sharp turn) and then 75 yards on a
blue-blazed trail. |
128.2 |
4.9 |
4,115' |
No |
8 |
North Carolina |
-83.5822 |
35.28235 |
2046.4 |
5.8 |
|
A. Rufus Morgan Shelter |
Shelter is 200 ft to E of AT; Water from stream on W of AT |
133.1 |
7.7 |
2,300' |
No |
6 |
North Carolina |
-83.5902 |
35.32418 |
2041.5 |
4.9 |
|
Sassafras Gap Shelter |
Water source is a reliable spring in front of the shelter. |
140.8 |
9.1 |
4,330' |
No |
14 |
North Carolina |
-83.667 |
35.33068 |
2033.8 |
7.7 |
|
Brown Fork Gap Shelter |
Water source is a reliable spring to the right of the shelter |
149.9 |
6.1 |
3,800' |
No |
6 |
North Carolina |
-83.7339 |
35.37424 |
2024.7 |
9.1 |
|
Cable Gap Shelter |
The water source is a good stream out in front. |
156 |
6.6 |
2,880' |
No |
6 |
North Carolina |
-83.7736 |
35.41522 |
2018.6 |
6.1 |
|
Fontana Dam Shelter |
AT passes picnic area and side trail leading E 300 ft to Fontana Dam Shelter |
162.6 |
11.3 |
1,775' |
No |
20 |
North Carolina |
-83.7941 |
35.44833 |
2012 |
6.6 |
|
Mollies Ridge Shelter |
Water source is a somewhat reliable spring 200 yards to the right of the
shelter. |
173.9 |
2.5 |
4,570' |
No |
12 |
Tennessee |
-83.7936 |
35.54578 |
2000.7 |
11.3 |
|
Russell Field Shelter |
Spring is 150 yds W on Russell Field Trail toward Cades Cove |
176.4 |
2.9 |
4,360' |
No |
14 |
Tennessee |
-83.7666 |
35.56174 |
1998.2 |
2.5 |
|
Spence Field Shelter |
Water source is a reliable spring, 150 yards down the Eagle Creek Trail. |
179.3 |
6.3 |
4,915' |
No |
12 |
North Carolina |
-83.7327 |
35.5618 |
1996.3 |
2.9 |
|
Derrick Knob Shelter |
Spring is 50 yds W (on Tennessee slope) |
185.6 |
5.5 |
4,880' |
No |
12 |
Tennessee |
-83.6419 |
35.56625 |
1989 |
6.3 |
|
Silers Bald Shelter |
AT edge of woods near shelter, side trail leads 100 yds W to spring |
191.1 |
1.7 |
5,460' |
No |
12 |
North Carolina |
-83.5683 |
35.5642 |
1983.5 |
5.5 |
|
Double Spring Gap Shelter |
This gap is named for two unreliable springs, one on each slope, better
source on N.C. side |
192.8 |
6.3 |
5,505' |
No |
12 |
North Carolina |
-83.5429 |
35.56517 |
1981.8 |
1.7 |
|
Mt. Collins Shelter |
Water source is a small spring 200 yards beyond the shelter on the Sugarland
Mountain Trail. |
199.1 |
7.5 |
5,870' |
No |
12 |
Tennessee |
-83.4714 |
35.59374 |
1975.5 |
6.3 |
|
Mount Le Conte Shelter |
There is a spigot at the lodge area. Clean restrooms as well. There is also
a spring nearby. |
Off Trail |
Off Trail |
6,440' |
No |
0 |
Tennessee |
-83.4338 |
35.65271 |
Off Trail |
Off Trail |
|
Icewater Spring Shelter |
Water source for this heavily used shelter is a piped spring, 50 yards north
on the A.T. |
206.6 |
7.4 |
5,920' |
No |
12 |
North Carolina |
-83.3864 |
35.62969 |
1968 |
7.5 |
|
Kephart Shelter |
The spring is on a trail that is directly in front of the shelter.The
Kephart Prong is a stream and the water source for the shelter |
Off Trail |
Off Trail |
3,660' |
No |
0 |
North Carolina |
-83.368 |
35.61451 |
Off Trail |
Off Trail |
|
Pecks Corner Shelter |
There is a spring just before the turn off for the shelter |
214 |
5.2 |
5,280' |
No |
12 |
North Carolina |
-83.3086 |
35.65074 |
1960.6 |
7.4 |
|
Tri-corner Knob Shelter |
Water source for this shelter is a reliable spring 10 yards in front of the
shelter |
219.2 |
7.7 |
5,920' |
No |
12 |
North Carolina |
-83.2567 |
35.69367 |
1955.4 |
5.2 |
|
Laurel Gap Shelter |
|
Off Trail |
Off Trail |
5,420' |
No |
0 |
North Carolina |
-83.1865 |
35.66592 |
Off Trail |
Off Trail |
|
Cosby Knob Shelter |
Water source is a reliable spring 35 yards downhill and in front of the
shelter |
226.9 |
7.1 |
4,700' |
No |
12 |
North Carolina |
-83.1822 |
35.72708 |
1947.7 |
7.7 |
|
Davenport Gap Shelter |
Water source is a spring to the left of the shelter |
234 |
10.5 |
2,600' |
No |
12 |
Tennessee |
-83.1237 |
35.76922 |
1940.6 |
7.1 |
|
Groundhog Creek Shelter |
Water available at stream 100 yds from shelter |
244.5 |
8.2 |
2,850' |
No |
6 |
North Carolina |
-83.0263 |
35.78166 |
1930.1 |
10.5 |
|
Roaring Fork Shelter |
Water soyrce is where Roaring Fork crosses the trail and is the shelter
water source |
252.7 |
4.9 |
3,530' |
No |
8 |
North Carolina |
-82.9386 |
35.82234 |
1921.9 |
8.2 |
|
Walnut Mountain Shelter |
Water source located down the blue-blazed trail to the left of Rattlesnake
Trail |
257.6 |
9.9 |
4,260' |
No |
6 |
Tennessee |
-82.9367 |
35.83645 |
1917 |
4.9 |
|
Deer Park Mountain Shelter |
Halfway to shelter on side trail is spring;usually requires cleaning due to
slow flow |
267.5 |
14.2 |
2,330' |
No |
5 |
North Carolina |
-82.8614 |
35.87583 |
1907.1 |
9.9 |
|
Spring Mountain Shelter |
Water source is 75 yards down a blue-blazed trail on the east side of the
A.T. |
281.7 |
8.6 |
3,300' |
No |
5 |
Tennessee |
-82.7902 |
35.95148 |
1892.9 |
14.2 |
|
Little Laurel Shelter |
Water source is 100 yards down a blue-blazed trail behind the shelter to
boxed spring. |
290.3 |
6.8 |
3,620' |
No |
5 |
North Carolina |
-82.7359 |
36.01499 |
1884.3 |
8.6 |
|
Jerry Cabin |
Water source is on a small knoll, 100 yards up a path found on the opposite
side of the A.T. |
297.1 |
5.9 |
4,150' |
No |
6 |
North Carolina |
-82.6574 |
36.05647 |
1877.5 |
6.8 |
|
Flint Mountain Shelter |
Water source is on the A.T. north of the shelter. |
303 |
8.8 |
3,570' |
No |
8 |
North Carolina |
-82.5969 |
36.03479 |
1871.6 |
5.9 |
|
Hogback Ridge Shelter |
Water source is a spring 0.3 mile on a side trail west of the shelter. |
311.8 |
10 |
4,255' |
No |
6 |
North Carolina |
-82.5872 |
35.96395 |
1862.8 |
8.8 |
|
Bald Mountain Shelter |
Water source is a spring located on the side trail to the shelter. |
321.8 |
10.6 |
5,100' |
No |
10 |
Tennessee |
-82.4783 |
36 |
1852.8 |
10 |
|
No Business Knob Shelter |
No water at shelter; nearest water is 400 yds S on AT, NOBO get water from
spring at bottom of hill |
332.4 |
10.5 |
3,180' |
No |
6 |
Tennessee |
-82.4336 |
36.06677 |
1842.2 |
10.6 |
|
Curley Maple Gap Shelter |
Water source is a spring south on the A.T. |
342.9 |
12.2 |
3,070' |
No |
6 |
Tennessee |
-82.397 |
36.10417 |
1831.7 |
10.5 |
|
Cherry Gap Shelter |
Water source is a spring found 80 yards on a blue-blazed trail from the
shelter. |
355.1 |
8.8 |
3,900' |
No |
6 |
Tennessee |
-82.2642 |
36.12924 |
1819.5 |
12.2 |
|
Clyde Smith Shelter |
Water source is a spring 100 yards behind the shelter on a blue- blazed
trail. |
363.9 |
6.4 |
4,400' |
No |
10 |
Tennessee |
-82.1613 |
36.14844 |
1810.7 |
8.8 |
|
Roan High Knob Shelter |
An unreliable water source can be found on a 100-yard, blue-blazed trail
near the shelter. |
370.3 |
4.8 |
6,275' |
No |
15 |
Tennessee |
-82.1227 |
36.10496 |
1804.3 |
6.4 |
|
Stan Murray Shelter |
Water source is a spring on a blue-blazed trail opposite the shelter. |
375.1 |
1.7 |
5,050' |
No |
6 |
North Carolina |
-82.0659 |
36.11227 |
1799.5 |
4.8 |
|
Overmountain Shelter |
Water source is a spring found to the left once you reach the old road
before the shelter. |
376.8 |
8.2 |
4,550' |
No |
20 |
North Carolina |
-82.0544 |
36.12354 |
1797.8 |
1.7 |
|
Apple House Shelter |
Water source is behind the shelter. |
385 |
9 |
3,000' |
No |
6 |
Tennessee |
-82.0113 |
36.17209 |
1789.6 |
8.2 |
|
Mountaineer Falls Shelter |
Water source 200 feet from the shelter |
394 |
9.2 |
|
No |
14 |
Tennessee |
|
|
1798.6 |
9 |
|
Moreland Gap Shelter |
Water source is a long ways down a steep hill across from the shelter. |
403.2 |
8 |
3815' |
No |
6 |
Tennessee |
-82.0885 |
36.22012 |
1771.4 |
9.2 |
|
Laurel Fork Shelter |
Water source is the stream found 50 yards behind the shelter. |
411.2 |
8.8 |
2,450' |
No |
8 |
Tennessee |
-82.1364 |
36.27856 |
1763.4 |
8 |
|
Watauga Lake Shelter |
Water source is on A.T., south of the shelter. |
420 |
6.8 |
2,130' |
No |
6 |
Tennessee |
-82.1295 |
36.31388 |
1754.6 |
8.8 |
|
Vandeventer Shelter |
Water source is 0.3 mile straight down a steep, blue-blazed trail south of
the shelter. |
426.8 |
6.8 |
3,620' |
No |
6 |
Tennessee |
-82.059 |
36.36694 |
1747.8 |
6.8 |
|
Iron Mountain Shelter |
No water at shelter; water located 0.2 mi S of shelter on AT |
433.6 |
7.6 |
4,125' |
No |
6 |
Tennessee |
-81.991 |
36.43553 |
1741 |
6.8 |
|
Double Springs Shelter |
Shelter on W side of AT in draw; spring is 100 yds down draw |
441.2 |
7 |
4,060' |
No |
6 |
Tennessee |
-81.9862 |
36.50897 |
1733.4 |
7.6 |
|
McQueens Knob Shelter |
Built in 1934; and is one of the AT’s oldest shelters. no water; emergency
shelter for 3 or 4 |
448.2 |
1.3 |
3,840’ |
No |
4 |
Tennessee |
-81.9204 |
36.57215 |
1726.4 |
7 |
|
Abingdon Gap Shelter |
Spring located in hollow 275 yds due south of shelter (behind shelter) on
blue blazed trail. |
449.5 |
19.4 |
3,785' |
No |
5 |
Tennessee |
-81.9022 |
36.58101 |
1725.1 |
1.3 |
|
Saunders Shelter |
Water source is behind and to the right of the shelter, then down an old
road to a reliable, seeping spring. |
468.9 |
6.4 |
3,310' |
No |
8 |
Virginia |
-81.7132 |
36.6377 |
1705.7 |
19.4 |
|
Lost Mountain Shelter |
Water source is on a trail to the left of the shelter. |
475.3 |
12.2 |
3,360' |
No |
8 |
Virginia |
-81.6563 |
36.64406 |
1699.3 |
6.4 |
|
Thomas Knob Shelter |
Water source is a spring in an enclosed area, in a grazing field, behind the
shelter |
487.5 |
5.1 |
5,400' |
No |
16 |
Virginia |
-81.5354 |
36.65656 |
1687.1 |
12.2 |
|
Wise Shelter |
Water source is a reliable spring south of the shelter on a trail east of
the A.T. |
492.6 |
5.9 |
4,460' |
No |
8 |
Virginia |
-81.4986 |
36.65392 |
1682 |
5.1 |
|
Old Orchard Shelter |
Water source is a spring 100 yards on a blue-blazed trail to the right of
the shelter. |
498.5 |
3.9 |
4,050' |
No |
6 |
Virginia |
-81.5112 |
36.68321 |
1676.1 |
5.9 |
|
Hurricane Shelter |
The water source is a creek just opposite the side trail. |
502.4 |
7.8 |
3,850' |
No |
8 |
Virginia |
-81.5095 |
36.71535 |
1672.2 |
3.9 |
|
Racoon Branch Campground |
Water from nearby spring in front of the shelter |
510.2 |
2.4 |
3,570' |
No |
0 |
Virginia |
-81.472 |
36.73092 |
1664.4 |
7.8 |
|
Trimpi Shelter |
Water source is a reliable spring in front of the shelter. |
512.6 |
10.6 |
2,900' |
No |
8 |
Virginia |
-81.4806 |
36.74918 |
1662 |
2.4 |
|
Partnership Shelter |
Shelter has shower and laundry sink; Water source is a faucet behind the
shelter. |
523.2 |
7.1 |
3,360' |
No |
16 |
Virginia |
-81.4226 |
36.8094 |
1651.4 |
10.6 |
|
Chatfield Shelter |
Water available from stream in front of shelter |
530.3 |
7.2 |
3,150' |
No |
6 |
Virginia |
-81.3633 |
36.84991 |
1644.3 |
7.1 |
|
Davis Path Shelter |
No water at shelter; Water available 0.9 mi S of shelter, off AT |
537.5 |
11.2 |
2,840' |
No |
12 |
Virginia |
-81.3769 |
36.91444 |
1637.1 |
7.2 |
|
Knot Maul Branch Shelter |
Intermittent spring is 300 ft to left of shelter; water 0.2 mi N of shelter
way downhill to a nice stream |
548.7 |
9 |
2,880' |
No |
8 |
Virginia |
-81.4046 |
37.00066 |
1625.9 |
11.2 |
|
Chestnut Knob Shelter |
No water at shelter; water located 1.3 mi N and 1.8 mi S of shelter |
557.7 |
10 |
4,409' |
No |
8 |
Virginia |
-81.3995 |
37.05769 |
1616.9 |
9 |
|
Jenkins Shelter |
Water source is a stream 100 yards north on a blue-blazed trail. |
567.7 |
13.8 |
2,500' |
No |
8 |
Virginia |
-81.2478 |
37.09339 |
1606.9 |
10 |
|
Helveys Mill Shelter |
Water source is 0.3 down a switch-backed trail in front of the shelter. |
581.5 |
9.8 |
3,090' |
No |
6 |
Virginia |
-81.1044 |
37.13262 |
1593.1 |
13.8 |
|
Jenny Knob Shelter |
Spring is beyond shelter on blue-blazed trail |
591.3 |
14.2 |
2,800' |
No |
6 |
Virginia |
-80.9803 |
37.15498 |
1583.3 |
9.8 |
|
Wapiti Shelter |
Water from nearby Dismal Creek just south of the turn-off to the shelter. |
605.5 |
8.4 |
2,640' |
No |
8 |
Virginia |
-80.8241 |
37.22394 |
1569.1 |
14.2 |
|
Doc's Knob Shelter |
Water source is a reliable spring to the left of the shelter. |
613.9 |
14.9 |
3,555' |
No |
8 |
Virginia |
-80.8364 |
37.27021 |
1560.7 |
8.4 |
|
Rice Field Shelter |
The water source is not consistent and is a steep 0.5 mi downhill walk |
628.8 |
12.3 |
3,375' |
No |
7 |
Virginia |
-80.7586 |
37.37479 |
1545.8 |
14.9 |
|
Pine Swamp Branch Shelter |
Water is from the stream 75 yards down a blue- blazed trail west of the side
trail to the shelter. |
641.1 |
3.9 |
2,530' |
No |
8 |
Virginia |
-80.6088 |
37.42209 |
1533.5 |
12.3 |
|
Bailey Gap Shelter |
Water is 0.2 mile south on the A.T., then east down a blue-blazed trail.
Seasonal spring |
645 |
8.8 |
3,525' |
No |
6 |
Virginia |
-80.5772 |
37.40086 |
1529.6 |
3.9 |
|
War Spur Shelter |
Water source is a stream 80 yards south of the shelter on the A.T. |
653.8 |
5.8 |
2,340' |
No |
6 |
Virginia |
-80.474 |
37.39754 |
1520.8 |
8.8 |
|
Laurel Creek Shelter |
Water is west on the A.T., 45 yards south of the shelter junction from
Laurel Creek |
659.6 |
6.4 |
2,720' |
No |
6 |
Virginia |
-80.4212 |
37.35891 |
1515 |
5.8 |
|
Sarver Hollow Shelter |
Water source is a spring located on a steep blue-blazed trail near the
shelter. |
666 |
6 |
3,000' |
No |
6 |
Virginia |
-80.3352 |
37.35545 |
1508.6 |
6.4 |
|
Niday Shelter |
Water source is 75 yards down a blue-blazed trail across the A.T. from the
shelter. |
672 |
9.9 |
1,800' |
No |
6 |
Virginia |
-80.2644 |
37.38749 |
1502.6 |
6 |
|
Pickle Branch Shelter |
Water source is Pickle Branch 50 yards straight down a series of steps. |
681.9 |
13.6 |
1,845' |
No |
6 |
Virginia |
-80.1911 |
37.3881 |
1492.7 |
9.9 |
|
Johns Spring/Boy Scout Shelter |
Seasonal spring in front of shelter is usually dry in summer |
695.5 |
1 |
1,980' |
No |
10 |
Virginia |
-80.0741 |
37.38531 |
1479.1 |
13.6 |
|
Catawba Mountain Shelter |
Water source is a piped spring 50 yards south on the A.T. |
696.5 |
2.4 |
2,145' |
No |
6 |
Virginia |
