The AT at Fontana Dam,
Appalachian Trail Map 013

Map center is 61.8 miles from Brevard, North Carolina (NC)
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AT Map V22.02
Trails National Scenic Trails Appalachian AT at Fontana Dam

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

AT Map 013 (NOBO): On this map the trail passes over the Fontana Dam to the Mollies Ridge Shelter and Russell Field shelter at the Tennessee and North Carolina border.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the AT?
The length of this section of the AT is 17.6 miles (28.4 km) or 39,148 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
17.6 mi1,680 ft4,767 ft3,087 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
8.9 hrs4,841 ft1,959 ftVS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
7.9 hrs1,959 ft4,841 ftVS
Data Accuracy
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Data Reliability
4 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Fontana Dam topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Calderwood, TN
  2. North Topo Map: Cades Cove, TN
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Thunderhead Mountain, NC
  4. West Topo Map: Tapoco, NC
  5. Topo Map: Fontana Dam, NC
  6. East Topo Map: Tuskeegee, NC
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Santeetlah Creek, NC
  8. South Topo Map: Robbinsville, NC
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Hewitt, NC

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

  1. Length is the total distance of the trail section. The distance between two red diamonds is one mile.
  2. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail section.
  3. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail section.
  4. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  5. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  6. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  7. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.
  8. E = Easiest, M = Moderate, MS = Moderately Strenuous, S = Strenuous, VS = Very Strenuous.