The AT at Silers Bald,
Appalachian Trail Map 015

Map center is 51.2 miles from Hot Springs, North Carolina (NC)
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AT Map V22.02
Trails National Scenic Trails Appalachian AT at Silers Bald

Elevation

SOURCE: METI, NASA, PICKATRAIL, USGS

AT Map 015 (NOBO): From the Derrick Knob Shelter the Appalachian Trail continues east to the Double Spring Gap Shelter. The location of both shelters are identified on this map.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the length of this section of the AT?
The length of this section of the AT is 9.0 miles (14.6 km) or 19,874 steps.

Metrics

Boundaries
Length 1Min Ele 2Max Ele 3Range 4
9.0 mi4,616 ft5,853 ft1,237 ft
Northbound
Time 5Gain 6Loss 7Rating 8
4.3 hrs2,319 ft1,133 ftVS
Southbound
TimeGainLossRating
3.8 hrs1,133 ft2,319 ftMS
Data Accuracy
4 Stars
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 Silers Bald 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: Kinzel Springs, TN
  2. North Topo Map: Wear Cove, TN
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Gatlinburg, TN
  4. West Topo Map: Cades Cove, TN
  5. Topo Map: Thunderhead Mountain, NC
  6. East Topo Map: Silers Bald, NC
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Fontana Dam, NC
  8. South Topo Map: Tuskeegee, NC
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Noland Creek, 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.