Appalachian Trail Shelters| WGS84 |
| 36.10506 | -82.12222 |
| 36° 6.304'N | 82° 7.333'W |
| 36° 6' 18.2"N | 82° 7' 20"W |
| 17S 398989E 3996184N |
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Roan High Knob Shelter 
Waypoint: RoanHigh
County/State: Carter TN
Elevation: 6275' or USGS elevation
375.8 miles from Springer and 1810.1 miles to Katahdin
next shelter south ↓ 7.6 miles. next shelter north ↑ 5.2 miles. all shelters
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Additional information:
Notes: "Alt. 6285'; Highest shelter on AT, originally a fire warden's cabin, spring w/in"
USGS quad: CARVERS GAP
thebackpacker.com: Roan High Knob Shelter
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