The AT runs 14.5 miles from the town of Hot Springs to Allen Gap, passing Spring Mountain and the Spring Mountain Shelter along the way.<br />
Recommended parking spot: "TN 70 (Allen Gap)" lat=35.9869270336, lon=-82.7872040563
From Asheville, take I-26 West to US 70/25 toward town of Hot Springs. Trail enters town of Hot Springs near highway.
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