**DATE: Aug 22, 2018 to Aug 22, 2018**
*Hiking/Walk*	AT Hike - TN 91 to Low Gap Meeting Time: 8:00 AM Event Coordinator: dnaturist Shady Valley, TN US Max # People: 8 Trip Guiding / Event Fee: No, I will not be asking participants for money Difficulty Level: Moderate
SUMMARY: This hike is a moderate hike of 7 miles along a graded trail along the northern ridge of Mt. Holston with occasional views of Lake Holston on the right and Shady Valley on the left. Iron Mountain and Holston Mountain form the western rim of the Appalachians. The hike will have an ascent of about 600 feet during the first half of the hike and a descent of about 700 feet during the second half of the hike. This will be a one way hike and will require a auto shuttle. It is said, that Daniel Boone passed through Low Gap in 1767.
Driving directions to the location and spot to meet at: We will be meeting at the Damascus Diner in Damascus, Virginia. The diner opens at 7:00 AM. It is located at: 109 South Shady Ave. Damascus, Va. 24236 Phone Number there is (276) 475-5454. We shall be leaving the diner at 8:30 AM sharp to drive to the trailheads. So, be sure to arrive earlier.