Appalachian Trail Shelters| WGS84 |
| 34.99998 | -83.49476 |
| 34° 59.999'N | 83° 29.686'W |
| 34° 59' 59.9"N | 83° 29' 41.2"W |
| 17S 272324E 3875885N |
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Carter Gap Shelter (old) 
Waypoint: CarterG1
County/State: Macon NC
Elevation: 4540' or USGS elevation
91.8 miles from Springer and 2086.5 miles to Katahdin
next shelter south ↓ 7.6 miles. next shelter north ↑ 0.0 miles. all shelters
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Additional information:
| Type: Shelter | Capacity: 6 | Fee: No |
| Near AT: Yes | Accuracy: GPS | Information: None |
| USFS Land: Yes | Maintained by: Nantahala Hiking Club |
Notes: The old Carter Gap shelter is still in use; spring is downhill behind shelter--g
USGS quad: DILLARD
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