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Georgia
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Inside Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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Straight Branch Iron Mountain Shelter
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This trail is a pretty steady incline up until you arrive at Straight Branch Shelter. There is a stream near by. Follow the blue blaze trail directly in front of the shelter down the hill. The privy has been torn down. There is also an old fire pit and picnic table.

STEEL BRIDGE CAMPGROUND
~26 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Virginia.

CRAIG CREEK RECREATION AREA
~34 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Virginia.
Pickle Branch Shelter
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.
NIDAY A.T. SHELTER
~7 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.
Primitive Campsite
~10 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.
Caldwell Fields
~14 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.
Caldwell Fields Group Camping Area
~15 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.
SARVER HOLLOW A.T. SHELTER
~15 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Georgia.
Camp Tuk-A-Way
~21 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.
Kelly Knob Campsite
~25 min drive
A worthwhile stop nearby.