Basic 6-person design with a spring just out front on the Trail itself. Privy just across the Trail. Fair amount of sun in the afternoon.

The shelter is located very close to the Blue Ridge Parkway, although the closest parking area is an easy 2 miles to the north.

Stopped in for the night on Friday, October 28. Good, basic shelter, but, as you might expect in late October at nearly 4000 feet, very cold!

Spring was flowing nicely.

Spent night with Farther (Father) Al in Thunder Ridge on 9.15.06. Water source was good and plentiful. Mice population was not disturbed by our presence. Had two encounters with bobcat(s) close to the shelter during the night.

stayed here on the night of the 4th. Water was nice and plentiful. Heard what I assume was a bobcat shrieking several times during the night. Privy was infested with flies. There are several campsites in addition to the shelter. There are 2 other water sources nearby (note in shelter) in case that one dries up. As noted it can get chilly up there, even in july!