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Free ferry replaces Nolichuky bridge on Appalachian Trail
Appalachian Trail hikers coming through Erwin, Tennessee, now have a safe way to cross the Nolichucky River this spring.
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A New Ferry Will Carry Appalachian Trail Hikers Past a Storm-Damaged Bridge
After Hurricane Helene wrecked a bridge that allowed hikers to cross the Nolichucky River in Tennessee, the Appalachian Trail ...
New ferry in Erwin helps Appalachian Trail hikers avoid detour as post-Helene repair work continues
Restoration of the Appalachian Trail after Helene's flooding is seeing significant progress, with only 21 miles left to clean ...
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Free ferry over Nolichucky for Appalachian Trail hikers launches
That bridge was the primary river crossing for A.T. hikers going through Erwin. Since the bridge’s collapse, a 3.6-mile detour was established to get hikers across the river. Organizers said the ...
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State Route 81 reopens between Washington, Unicoi counties
The Tennessee Department of Transportation reopened a 1.1-mile section of State Route 81 between Washington and Unicoi counties on March 14, 2025. This ends a detour that added an hour of driving for ...