On your hike, find a way to stay at the secret shelter. It's not really a secret (it's listed in the wingfoot) but I think a lot of people pass it up. It has....running water, hot showers, electricity, and is set on a beutiful farm. Don King and I stayed here. Spent an hour throwing crab apples around and went over to see the Donkeys that live nearby. Let me tell you, when those Donkeys start making noise they are loud! It was really funny. We were also treated to a great thunderstorm that night, it was nice to be high and dry. Check out some pictures 5 stars

EDIT: JUST REALIZED I POSTED THIS IN THE NY SECTION, SORRY ADMINS!!!

I stayed and spoke with Jim the owner, really nice guy. He thru-hiked in the late 90's.

He did not want it listed in Wingfoot book but it showed up. He would prefer word of mouth. He has removed the dryer since I was there, so I hear.

I enjoyed my stay there very much, despite sleeping on the floor under the sink. [Cinderella!:rolleyes: ] The one somewhat odd part were the donkeys. My GOODNESS they were loud!

I enjoyed my stay there very much, despite sleeping on the floor under the sink. [Cinderella!:rolleyes: ] The one somewhat odd part were the donkeys. My GOODNESS they were loud!

The donkeys are I think from Italy and are the owners pets. That is part of the reason for the land. He usually come to feed them once a day and check on the shelter.

Where is this? I know it's a secret, just whisper it in my ear... I wont tell.

Max it's not hard to find on the trail. Even as a southbounder there were signs for the shelter.

To be honest I can't remember exactly where it is, but I remember coming to a gravel road, and there was a sign that said "Water ->" and under it someone had written "you need water" We had already heard about it from Nobos and knew exactly where to find it, so it was no big suprise. Thats a big advantage for a SOBO, getting all the good dope about whats to come.

Max it's not hard to find on the trail. Even as a southbounder there were signs for the shelter.

To be honest I can't remember exactly where it is, but I remember coming to a gravel road, and there was a sign that said "Water ->" and under it someone had written "you need water" We had already heard about it from Nobos and knew exactly where to find it, so it was no big suprise. Thats a big advantage for a SOBO, getting all the good dope about whats to come.
It's one of the "must stop" places on the AT. It's located at mile 1323 as you cross Goldsmith Road you have to look for a small sign for water.
After my hike I wrote Jim Murray a letter of thanks for providing such a nice spot for hikers. He wrote me a nice note back.
Folks like Jim make the trail what it is.:)

Just don't set up your tent under one of those persimmon trees. I thought someone had called in an artillery attack on my position that night.

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