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Updated 25 January 2015.
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Appalachian Trail Shelters, mileages, and coordinates 2015
This listing is out of date, the new listing is here: http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/shelters-2016.php
Many thanks to "atraildreamer" for his help in updating this listing.This listing is out of date, the new listing is here: http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/shelters-2016.php
Updated 25 January 2015.
Many additional sources of water will be encountered on the Appalacian Trail. Hikers should exercise caution and be prepared to treat water from questionable sources. | Next | To | Next | Elev- | ||||||||
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Shelter Name | Water Availability and Shelter Information: | North: | North | From AT: | South: | South: | in Feet: | Fee | Cap: | State: | Long: | Lat: |
Amicalola Falls State Park | Archway at beginning of Approach Trail. Water at Visitor Center. | -8.8 | 0.1 | xxx | North: | 2198.0 | 1,800 | $5 | xxx | GA | -84.24763 | 34.56265 |
Max Epperson Shelter | Water at shelter. Shelter is on Approach Trail. | -8.7 | 7.2 | xxx | xxx | 2197.9 | 1,858 | No. | 12 | GA | -84.19298 | 34.62927 |
Black Gap Shelter | Black Gap Shelter is located 300 feet W of trail. Water is Waaayy downhill. Spring is on opposite side of the approach trail. | -1.5 | 1.5 | 0.1 m W | 7.2 | 2190.7 | 3,300 | No | 8 | GA | -84.19880 | 34.61756 |
Springer Mountain | Southern Terminus of Appalachian Trail. Start point for NOBOs. End Point for SOBOs. | 0.0 | 0.2 | Summit. | 1.5 | 2189.2 | 3,782 | xxx | xxx | GA | -84.19360 | 34.62670 |
Springer Mountain Shelter | Water source is a spring located on a blue-blazed trail 80 yards in front of the shelter | 0.2 | 2.6 | 0.2 m E | 0.2 | 2189.0 | 3,733 | No | 12 | GA | -84.19310 | 34.62915 |
Stover Creek Shelter | Water source is located on a blue-blazed trail 90 yards to the right of the shelter | 2.8 | 5.3 | 0.1 m E | 2.6 | 2186.4 | 2,932 | No | 16 | GA | -84.19990 | 34.64945 |
Hawk Mountain Shelter | Water source is 0.1 mile behind shelter, S on AT. | 8.1 | 7.7 | 02. m W | 5.3 | 2181.1 | 3,209 | No | 12 | GA | -84.13640 | 34.66583 |
Gooch Mountain Shelter | Water is 100 yards behind shelter. | 15.8 | 12.4 | 0.1 m W | 7.7 | 2173.4 | 2,821 | No | 14 | GA | -84.03430 | 34.65320 |
Woods Hole Shelter | Water source is an unreliable spring along the side trail to the shelter. | 28.2 | 1.1 | 0.4 m W | 12.4 | 2161.0 | 3,688 | No | 7 | GA | -83.95500 | 34.73713 |
Blood Mountain Shelter | Blood Mtn Shelter may be closed in future, check w/ USFS or ATC; No Water at shelter. Stream 0.8 M South. | 29.3 | 9.1 | On AT | 1.1 | 2159.9 | 4,461 | No | 8 | GA | -83.93750 | 34.73996 |
Whitley Gap Shelter | Spring 0.3 mi. behind shelter | 38.4 | 4.8 | 1.2 m E | 9.1 | 2150.8 | 3,650 | No | 6 | GA | -83.83440 | 34.71239 |
Low Gap Shelter | Water can be found 30 yards in front of the shelter. | 43.2 | 7.3 | On AT | 4.8 | 2146.0 | 3,054 | No | 7 | GA | -83.82470 | 34.77618 |
Blue Mountain Shelter | Water supply for shelter is about 0.1 mi S of shelter on W side of AT | 50.5 | 8.1 | On AT | 7.3 | 2138.7 | 3,906 | No | 7 | GA | -83.76680 | 34.81711 |
Tray Mountain Shelter | Water source is a spring located 175 yards (0.1 mile) behind the shelter. | 58.6 | 7.4 | 0.2 m W | 8.1 | 2130.6 | 4,199 | No | 7 | GA | -83.67690 | 34.80396 |
Deep Gap Shelter | Water source is a piped spring on the blue-blazed trail 0.1 mile S from the shelter. | 66.0 | 8.1 | 0.3 m E | 7.4 | 2123.2 | 3,583 | No | 12 | GA | -83.64620 | 34.88235 |
Plumorchard Gap Shelter | Water source is a creek that crosses the trail to the shelter or a spring located 175 yards west of the A.T. | 74.1 | 7.3 | 0.2 m E | 8.1 | 2115.1 | 3,165 | No | 14 | GA | -83.58830 | 34.94604 |
Muskrat Creek Shelter | Shelter sits by the source of Muskrat Creek and water is available from the spring next to the shelter. | 81.4 | 4.9 | On AT | 7.3 | 2107.8 | 4,580 | No | 6 | NC | -83.58160 | 35.02054 |
Standing Indian Shelter | Water source is a stream opposite the side trail to the shelter, 70 yards downhill. | 86.3 | 7.6 | On AT | 4.9 | 2102.9 | 4,757 | No | 8 | NC | -83.54820 | 35.04183 |
Carter Gap Shelter | Spring is 100 yards downhill S of shelter. | 93.9 | 8.6 | On AT | 7.6 | 2095.3 | 4,520 | No | 6o/8n | NC | -83.49490 | 34.99987 |
Long Branch Shelter | Water avaiable. | 102.5 | 3.5 | On AT | 8.6 | 2086.7 | 4,995 | No | 16 | NC | -83.47890 | 35.05891 |
Rock Gap Shelter | There are two springs a few feet behind the shelter. | 106.0 | 8.0 | On AT | 3.5 | 2083.2 | 3,787 | No | 8 | NC | -83.52310 | 35.09144 |
Siler Bald Shelter | Located on 0.5 mi blue-blazed loop trail; spring is 80 yards down a blue-blazed trail from the shelter | 114.0 | 6.8 | 0.5 m E | 8.0 | 2075.2 | 4,786 | No | 8 | NC | -83.57250 | 35.14414 |
Wayah Bald Shelter | Water is 0.2 miles west of trail. Head east to shelter. GPS coordinates are for Wayah Bald summit. | 120.8 | 4.8 | E to shelter | 6.8 | 2068.4 | 4,729 | No | 8 | NC | -83.56440 | 35.18945 |
Cold Spring Shelter | Shelter and spring are on AT; Campsites are on ridge above shelter | 125.6 | 5.8 | On AT | 4.8 | 2063.6 | 4,945 | No | 6 | NC | -83.55990 | 35.23090 |
Wesser Bald Shelter | Water from spring 0.1 mi S on the AT(near sharp turn) and then 75 yards on a blue-blazed trail. | 131.4 | 4.9 | 0.1 m W | 5.8 | 2057.8 | 4,227 | No | 8 | NC | -83.58220 | 35.28235 |
A. Rufus Morgan Shelter | Shelter is 200 ft to E of AT; Water from stream W of AT | 136.3 | 7.7 | On AT | 4.9 | 2052.9 | 2,201 | No | 6 | NC | -83.59020 | 35.32418 |
Sassafras Gap Shelter | Water source is a reliable spring in front-right of the shelter. | 144.0 | 9.1 | 0.1 m W | 7.7 | 2045.2 | 4,400 | No | 14 | NC | -83.66700 | 35.33068 |
Brown Fork Gap Shelter | Water source is a reliable spring to the right of the shelter | 153.1 | 6.1 | On AT | 9.1 | 2036.1 | 3,739 | No | 6 | NC | -83.73390 | 35.37424 |
Cable Gap Shelter | The water source is a good stream out in front of shelter. | 159.2 | 6.7 | On AT | 6.1 | 2030.0 | 2,905 | No | 6 | NC | -83.77360 | 35.41522 |
Fontana Dam Shelter | AT passes picnic area and side trail leading E 300 ft to Fontana Dam Shelter | 165.9 | 11.1 | E of AT. | 6.7 | 2023.3 | 1,864 | No | 20 | NC | -83.79410 | 35.44833 |
Mollies Ridge Shelter | Water source is a somewhat unreliable spring 200 yards to the right of the shelter. | 177.0 | 2.8 | On AT | 11.1 | 2012.2 | 4,602 | No | 12 | TN | -83.79360 | 35.54578 |
Russell Field Shelter | Spring is 175 yds W on Russell Field Trail toward Cades Cove | 179.8 | 2.9 | On AT | 2.8 | 2009.4 | 4,367 | No | 14 | TN | -83.76660 | 35.56174 |
Spence Field Shelter | Water source is a reliable spring, 150 yards down the Eagle Creek Trail. Shelter is on Eagle Creek Trail. | 182.7 | 6.3 | 0.2 m E | 2.9 | 2006.5 | 4,921 | No | 12 | NC | -83.73270 | 35.56180 |
Derrick Knob Shelter | Spring is 50 yds W (on Tennessee slope) | 189.0 | 5.8 | On AT | 6.3 | 2000.2 | 4,901 | No | 12 | TN | -83.64190 | 35.56625 |
Silers Bald Shelter | AT edge of woods near shelter, side trail leads 75 yds W (to right of shelter) to spring. | 194.8 | 1.7 | On AT | 5.8 | 1994.4 | 5,454 | No | 12 | NC | -83.56830 | 35.56420 |
Double Spring Gap Shelter | Two unreliable springs, 35 yards down TN side slope. Better source on N.C. side, 15 yards from crest. | 196.5 | 6.3 | On AT | 1.7 | 1992.7 | 5,511 | No | 12 | NC | -83.54290 | 35.56517 |
Mt. Collins Shelter | Water source is a small spring 175 yards beyond the shelter on the Sugarland Mountain Trail. | 202.8 | 7.5 | 0.5 m W | 6.3 | 1986.4 | 5,970 | No | 12 | TN | -83.47140 | 35.59374 |
Icewater Spring Shelter | Water source for this heavily used shelter is a piped spring, 75 yards north on the A.T. | 210.3 | 7.4 | E of AT. | 7.5 | 1978.9 | 5,939 | No | 12 | NC | -83.38640 | 35.62969 |
Pecks Corner Shelter | There is a spring just S of the turn off for the shelter side trail. Shelter is on Hughes Ridge Trail. | 217.7 | 5.2 | 0.5 m E | 7.4 | 1971.5 | 5,555 | No | 12 | NC | -83.30860 | 35.65074 |
Tri-corner Knob Shelter | Water source for this shelter is a reliable spring 10 yards in front of the shelter. | 222.9 | 7.7 | On AT | 5.2 | 1966.3 | 5,911 | No | 12 | NC | -83.25670 | 35.69367 |
Cosby Knob Shelter | Water source is a reliable spring 35 yards downhill and in front of the shelter. | 230.6 | 7.1 | 100 yds E | 7.7 | 1958.6 | 4,791 | No | 12 | NC | -83.18220 | 35.72708 |
Davenport Gap Shelter | Water source is a spring to the left of the shelter. | 237.7 | 10.5 | On AT | 7.1 | 1951.5 | 2,572 | No | 12 | TN | -83.12370 | 35.76922 |
Groundhog Creek Shelter | Reliable spring to left of stone shelter. | 248.2 | 8.2 | 0.2 m E | 10.5 | 1941.0 | 2,929 | No | 6 | NC | -83.02630 | 35.78166 |
Roaring Fork Shelter | Two water sources. 0.4 mile S, or 0.1 mile N. | 256.4 | 4.9 | On AT | 8.2 | 1932.8 | 4,036 | No | 10 | NC | -82.93860 | 35.82234 |
Walnut Mountain Shelter | Water source located down the blue-blazed 0.1 mile behind shelter. | 261.3 | 9.9 | On AT | 4.9 | 1927.9 | 4,362 | No | 6 | TN | -82.93670 | 35.83645 |
Deer Park Mountain Shelter | Halfway to shelter on side trail W of AT is spring. Treatment recommended due to slow flow. | 271.2 | 14.2 | 0.2 m E | 9.9 | 1918.0 | 2,339 | No | 5 | NC | -82.86140 | 35.87583 |
Spring Mountain Shelter | Water source is 75 yards down a blue-blazed trail on the east side of the A.T. | 285.4 | 8.6 | On AT | 14.2 | 1903.8 | 3,556 | No | 5 | TN | -82.79020 | 35.95148 |
Little Laurel Shelter | Water source is 100 yards down a blue-blazed trail behind the shelter to boxed spring. | 294.0 | 6.8 | On AT | 8.6 | 1895.2 | 3,670 | No | 5 | NC | -82.73590 | 36.01499 |
Jerry Cabin Shelter | Water source is on a small knoll, 100 yards up a path found on the opposite side of the A.T from shelter. | 300.8 | 6.4 | On AT | 6.8 | 1888.4 | 4,166 | No | 6 | NC | -82.65740 | 36.05647 |
Flint Mountain Shelter | Water source is on the A.T. 50 yards N of the shelter. | 307.2 | 8.8 | On AT | 6.4 | 1882.0 | 3,586 | No | 8 | NC | -82.59690 | 36.03479 |
Hogback Ridge Shelter | Water source is a spring 0.2 mile beyond shelter. | 316.0 | 10.1 | 0.1 m E | 8.8 | 1873.2 | 4,332 | No | 6 | NC | -82.58720 | 35.96395 |
Bald Mountain Shelter | Water source is a spring located on the side trail to the shelter. | 326.1 | 10.6 | 0.1 m W | 10.1 | 1863.1 | 4,096 | No | 10 | TN | -82.47830 | 36.00000 |
No Business Knob Shelter | No water at shelter; nearest water is 0.3 mile S on AT, NOBO get water from spring at bottom of hill . | 336.7 | 10.5 | On AT | 10.6 | 1852.5 | 3,190 | No | 6 | TN | -82.43360 | 36.06677 |
Curley Maple Gap Shelter | Water source is a spring south on the A.T. | 347.2 | 12.8 | On AT | 10.5 | 1842.0 | 3,083 | No | 14 | TN | -82.39700 | 36.10417 |
Cherry Gap Shelter | Water source is a spring found 120 yards on a blue-blazed trail behind shelter to the left. | 360.0 | 9.1 | On AT | 12.8 | 1829.2 | 4,012 | No | 6 | TN | -82.26420 | 36.12924 |
Clyde Smith Shelter | Water source is a spring 175 yards left of shelter on a blue- blazed trail. | 369.1 | 8.4 | 0.1 W | 9.1 | 1820.1 | 4,514 | No | 10 | TN | -82.16130 | 36.14844 |
Roan High Knob Shelter | Water source is an unreliable piped spring. | 377.5 | 5.2 | 0.1 m E | 8.4 | 1811.7 | 6,194 | No | 15 | TN | -82.12270 | 36.10496 |
Stan Murray Shelter | Water source is a spring on a blue-blazed trail opposite the shelter. | 382.7 | 1.9 | On AT | 5.2 | 1806.5 | 5,063 | No | 6 | NC | -82.06590 | 36.11227 |
Overmountain Shelter | Water source is a spring found to the left once you reach the old road before the shelter. | 384.6 | 18.0 | 0.3 m E | 1.9 | 1804.6 | 4,654 | No | 20 | NC | -82.05440 | 36.12354 |
Mountaineer Shelter | Water source 200 feet from the shelter | 402.6 | 9.6 | On AT | 18.0 | 1786.6 | 3,192 | No | 14 | TN | -81.98569 | 36.20220 |
Moreland Gap Shelter | Water source is a long ways down a steep hill, across from the shelter. | 412.2 | 8.2 | On AT | 9.6 | 1777.0 | 3,823 | No | 6 | TN | -82.08850 | 36.22012 |
Laurel Fork Shelter | Water source is the stream found 50 yards behind the shelter. | 420.4 | 8.6 | On AT | 8.2 | 1768.8 | 2,186 | No | 8 | TN | -82.13640 | 36.27856 |
Watauga Lake Shelter | Water source is on AT, south of the shelter. High level of bear activity may force closure of shelter this year! | 429.0 | 7.2 | On AT | 8.6 | 1760.2 | 2,084 | No | 6 | TN | -82.12950 | 36.31388 |
Vandeventer Shelter | Water source is 0.3 mile straight down a steep, blue-blazed trail south of the shelter. | 436.2 | 6.8 | On AT | 7.2 | 1753.0 | 3,579 | No | 6 | TN | -82.05900 | 36.36694 |
Iron Mountain Shelter | No water at shelter; water located 0.3 mi S of shelter on AT | 443.0 | 7.6 | On AT | 6.8 | 1746.2 | 4,118 | No | 6 | TN | -81.99100 | 36.43553 |
Double Springs Shelter | Spring is 240 feet to the left of the shelter. | 450.6 | 8.3 | On AT | 7.6 | 1738.6 | 4,225 | No | 6 | TN | -81.98620 | 36.50897 |
Abingdon Gap Shelter | Spring located in hollow 0.2 mile behind shelter, on blue blazed trail. | 458.9 | 19.7 | On AT | 8.3 | 1730.3 | 3,798 | No | 5 | TN | -81.90220 | 36.58101 |
Saunders Shelter | Water source is behind and to the right of the shelter, then down an old road to a reliable, seeping spring. | 478.6 | 6.3 | 0.2 m W | 19.7 | 1710.6 | 3,378 | No | 8 | VA | -81.71320 | 36.63770 |
Lost Mountain Shelter | Water source is on a trail to the left of the shelter. | 484.9 | 12.4 | On AT | 6.3 | 1704.3 | 3,399 | No | 8 | VA | -81.65630 | 36.64406 |
Thomas Knob Shelter | Water source is a spring in an enclosed area, in a grazing field, behind the shelter | 497.3 | 5.2 | On AT | 12.4 | 1691.9 | 5,430 | No | 16 | VA | -81.53540 | 36.65656 |
Wise Shelter | Water source is a reliable spring south of the shelter on a trail east of the A.T. | 502.5 | 6.0 | On AT | 5.2 | 1686.7 | 4,429 | No | 8 | VA | -81.49860 | 36.65392 |
Old Orchard Shelter | Water source is a spring 100 yards on a blue-blazed trail to the right of the shelter. | 508.5 | 4.2 | On AT | 6.0 | 1680.7 | 4,084 | No | 6 | VA | -81.51120 | 36.68321 |
Hurricane Mountain Shelter | The water source is a creek just opposite the side trail. | 512.7 | 9.0 | 0.1 m W | 4.2 | 1676.5 | 3,810 | No | 8 | VA | -81.50950 | 36.71535 |
Trimpi Shelter | Water source is a reliable spring in front of the shelter. | 521.7 | 9.8 | 0.1 m E | 9.0 | 1667.5 | 3,029 | No | 8 | VA | -81.48060 | 36.74918 |
Partnership Shelter | Shelter has shower and laundry sink; Water source is a faucet behind the shelter. | 531.5 | 6.7 | On AT | 9.8 | 1657.7 | 3,360 | No | 16 | VA | -81.42260 | 36.80940 |
Chatfield Shelter | Water available from stream in front of shelter | 538.2 | 7.8 | On AT | 6.7 | 1651.0 | 3,200 | No | 6 | VA | -81.36330 | 36.84991 |
Davis Path Campsite | No water at campsite. Water available 0.9 mi S of shelter, off AT | 546.0 | 11.1 | On AT | 7.8 | 1643.2 | 2,876 | No | 12 | VA | -81.37690 | 36.91444 |
Knot Maul Branch Shelter | Intermittent, unreliable spring is 300 ft to left of shelter; water 0.1 mi N of shelter way downhill to a nice stream. | 557.1 | 9.4 | On AT | 11.1 | 1632.1 | 2,761 | No | 8 | VA | -81.40460 | 37.00066 |
Chestnut Knob Shelter | No water at shelter; water located 1.3 mi N and 1.8 mi S of shelter | 566.5 | 10.6 | On AT | 9.4 | 1622.7 | 4,410 | No | 8 | VA | -81.39950 | 37.05769 |
Jenkins Shelter | Water source is a stream 100 yards north on a blue-blazed trail. | 577.1 | 15.3 | On AT | 10.6 | 1612.1 | 2,421 | No | 8 | VA | -81.24780 | 37.09339 |
Helveys Mill Shelter | Water source is 0.3 mile down a switch-backed trail in front of the shelter. | 592.4 | 9.7 | 0.3 m E | 15.3 | 1596.8 | 3,139 | No | 6 | VA | -81.10440 | 37.13262 |
Jenny Knob Shelter | Spring is near shelter on blue-blazed trail | 602.1 | 14.5 | On AT | 9.7 | 1587.1 | 2,684 | No | 6 | VA | -80.98030 | 37.15498 |
Wapiti Shelter | Water from nearby Dismal Creek just south of the turn-off to the shelter. | 616.6 | 9.5 | 0.1 m E | 14.5 | 1572.6 | 2,662 | No | 5 | VA | -80.82410 | 37.22394 |
Docs Knob Shelter | Water source is a reliable spring to the left of the shelter. | 626.1 | 15.7 | On AT | 9.5 | 1563.1 | 3,560 | No | 8 | VA | -80.83640 | 37.27021 |
Rice Field Shelter | Unreliable water source to left, behind shelter, and is a steep 0.3 mi downhill walk. | 641.8 | 12.6 | 0.1 m E | 15.7 | 1547.4 | 3,370 | No | 7 | VA | -80.75860 | 37.37479 |
Pine Swamp Branch Shelter | Water is from the stream 75 yards down a blue- blazed trail west of the side trail to the shelter. | 654.4 | 3.9 | On AT | 12.6 | 1534.8 | 2,549 | No | 8 | VA | -80.60880 | 37.42209 |
Bailey Gap Shelter | Water is 0.2 mile south on the A.T., then east down a blue-blazed trail. Seasonal spring. | 658.3 | 8.8 | On AT | 3.9 | 1530.9 | 3,531 | No | 6 | VA | -80.57720 | 37.40086 |
War Spur Shelter | Water source is a stream north of the shelter on the A.T. | 667.1 | 5.8 | On AT | 8.8 | 1522.1 | 2,377 | No | 6 | VA | -80.47400 | 37.39754 |
Laurel Creek Shelter | Water is 60 yards north of shelter junction and west of AT. | 672.9 | 6.4 | On AT | 5.8 | 1516.3 | 2,817 | No | 6 | VA | -80.42120 | 37.35891 |
Sarver Hollow Shelter | Water source is a spring located on a steep blue-blazed trail near the shelter. | 679.3 | 6.0 | 0.4 m E | 6.4 | 1509.9 | 3,418 | No | 6 | VA | -80.33520 | 37.35545 |
Niday Shelter | Water source is 75 yards down a blue-blazed trail across the A.T. from the shelter. | 685.3 | 10.1 | On AT | 6.0 | 1503.9 | 2,005 | No | 6 | VA | -80.26440 | 37.38749 |
Pickle Branch Shelter | Water source is Pickle Branch 50 yards straight down a series of steps. | 695.4 | 13.6 | 0.3 m E | 10.1 | 1493.8 | 1,921 | No | 6 | VA | -80.19110 | 37.38810 |
Johns Spring/Boy Scout Shelter | Unreliable seasonal spring in front of shelter is usually dry in summer. Water 0.9 mile N just before next shelter. | 709.0 | 1.0 | On AT | 13.6 | 1480.2 | 1,974 | No | 6 | VA | -80.07410 | 37.38531 |
Catawba Mountain Shelter | Water source is a piped spring 50 yards south on the A.T. | 710.0 | 2.4 | On AT | 1.0 | 1479.2 | 2,220 | No | 6 | VA | -80.05740 | 37.38820 |
Campbell Shelter | Water can be found by following the blue-blazed trail left and behind the shelter. | 712.4 | 6.0 | On AT | 2.4 | 1476.8 | 2,649 | No | 6 | VA | -80.02950 | 37.39079 |
Lamberts Meadow Shelter | Water source from stream 50 yds below shelter | 718.4 | 14.4 | On AT | 6.0 | 1470.8 | 2,143 | No | 6 | VA | -79.98780 | 37.43456 |
Fullhardt Knob Shelter | Water from cistern (unreliable), water treatment recommended; spring is 0.4 mi N on AT then 350 ft on (unblazed) trail. | 732.8 | 6.2 | 0.1 m E | 14.4 | 1456.4 | 2,651 | No | 6 | VA | -79.85390 | 37.39847 |
Wilson Creek Shelter | Water is available from a reliable stream a 0.3 mile straight downhill front of the shelter. | 739.0 | 7.3 | On AT | 6.2 | 1450.2 | 1,871 | No | 6 | VA | -79.78570 | 37.41926 |
Bobblets Gap Shelter | Water source is a spring to the left of the shelter. If dry, look farther downstream. | 746.3 | 6.5 | 0.2 m W | 7.3 | 1442.9 | 2,101 | No | 6 | VA | -79.70140 | 37.46720 |
Cove Mountain Shelter | No convienent water at shelter | 752.8 | 7.0 | On AT | 6.5 | 1436.4 | 1,963 | No | 6 | VA | -79.65110 | 37.51171 |
Bryant Ridge Shelter | Water source is a stream 25 yards in front of the shelter on trail to shelter. | 759.8 | 4.9 | On AT | 7.0 | 1429.4 | 1,302 | No | 20 | VA | -79.58560 | 37.53004 |
Cornelius Creek Shelter | Water on trail to shelter. | 764.7 | 5.3 | On AT | 4.9 | 1424.5 | 3,126 | No | 6 | VA | -79.54720 | 37.49391 |
Thunder Hill Shelter | Poor water source. Use spring south on AT. | 770.0 | 12.4 | On AT | 5.3 | 1419.2 | 3,934 | No | 6 | VA | -79.50420 | 37.52738 |
Matts Creek Shelter | Water source is Matts Creek, in front of the shelter. | 782.4 | 3.9 | On AT | 12.4 | 1406.8 | 869 | No | 6 | VA | -79.41350 | 37.59945 |
Johns Hollow Shelter | Creek and spring on either side of shelter. Use creek for water, not the spring | 786.3 | 8.8 | On AT | 3.9 | 1402.9 | 1,036 | No | 6 | VA | -79.39210 | 37.61300 |
Punchbowl Shelter | Spring to front and left of shelter. | 795.1 | 9.5 | 0.2 m W | 8.8 | 1394.1 | 2,504 | No | 6 | VA | -79.33880 | 37.67775 |
Brown Mountain Creek Shelter | Spring in front of shelter can run dry. Water available from Brown Mouintain Creek south of shelter. | 804.6 | 5.6 | On AT | 9.5 | 1384.6 | 1,381 | No | 6 | VA | -79.26820 | 37.71023 |
Cow Camp Gap Shelter | Water source is on a blue-blazed trail to the left of the shelter; if you crossed a small stream, you missed the spring. | 810.2 | 10.2 | 0.6 m E | 5.6 | 1379.0 | 3,487 | No | 8 | VA | -79.21330 | 37.74662 |
Seeley-Woodworth Shelter | Water from piped spring 0.1 mile beyond shelter on blue-blazed trail down and to the right from the shelter | 820.4 | 6.6 | On AT | 10.2 | 1368.8 | 3,822 | No | 8 | VA | -79.15510 | 37.81893 |
The Priest Shelter | Water source is a spring to the left of the shelter. | 827.0 | 7.6 | 0.1 m E | 6.6 | 1362.2 | 3,903 | No | 8 | VA | -79.07060 | 37.81775 |
Harpers Creek Shelter | Creek runs in front of the shelter. If dry, go upstream to find water in the spring-fed ponds. | 834.6 | 5.4 | On AT | 7.6 | 1354.6 | 1,910 | No | 6 | VA | -79.00120 | 37.85641 |
Maupin Field Shelter | Water comes from a piped spring directly behind the shelter. | 840.0 | 16.6 | On AT | 5.4 | 1349.2 | 2,765 | No | 6 | VA | -78.99390 | 37.88488 |
Paul C. Wolfe Shelter | Water source is Mill Creek, located in front of the shelter 50 yards. Waterfall with pool 100 yards. | 856.6 | 12.7 | On AT | 16.6 | 1332.6 | 1,594 | No | 10 | VA | -78.88390 | 37.98564 |
Calf Mountain Shelter | Spring is 0.1 mile south of the shelter. | 869.3 | 13.0 | 0.3 m W | 12.7 | 1319.9 | 2,703 | No | 6 | VA | -78.78680 | 38.08552 |
Blackrock Hut | Water source is a piped spring 10 yards in front of the shelter. | 882.3 | 13.2 | 0.2 m E | 13.0 | 1306.9 | 2,758 | No | 6 | VA | -78.74270 | 38.21408 |
Pinefield Hut | 2 unreliable springs. 1 on trail to shelter. 1 on the blue-blazed trail 50 yards behind the shelter. | 895.5 | 8.2 | 0.1 m E | 13.2 | 1293.7 | 2,493 | No | 6 | VA | -78.64600 | 38.29055 |
Hightop Hut | Water source is a usually reliable piped spring 0.1 mile from the shelter on a side trail. | 903.7 | 12.4 | 0.1 m W | 8.2 | 1285.5 | 3,200 | No | 8 | VA | -78.55860 | 38.33304 |
Bearfence Mountain Hut | Water source is an unreliable piped spring in front of the shelter, prone to fail during even moderate dry spells. | 916.1 | 11.5 | 0.1 m E | 12.4 | 1273.1 | 3,212 | No | 6 | VA | -78.47070 | 38.44408 |
Rock Spring Hut | Water source is down a steep trail in front of the hut that flows from beneath a rock. | 927.6 | 15.3 | 0.2 m W | 11.5 | 1266.0 | 3,530 | No | 9+8 | VA | -78.40860 | 38.55307 |
Byrds Nest #3 Hut | Spring 0.4 miles east on service road. | 938.5 | 17.5 | On AT | 15.3 | 1263.8 | 3,279 | No | 8 | VA | -78.32375 | 38.63441 |
Pass Mountain Hut | Water source is a piped spring 15 yards behind the shelter. | 942.9 | 13.1 | 0.2 m E | 17.5 | 1246.3 | 2,812 | No | 8 | VA | -78.31920 | 38.67657 |
Gravel Springs Hut | The water source is a boxed spring on route to the shelter. | 956.0 | 10.5 | 0.2 m E | 13.1 | 1233.2 | 2,658 | No | 8 | VA | -78.23450 | 38.76347 |
Tom Floyd Wayside Shelter | Water source is Ginger Spring (can fail in very dry years), 0.2 mile on a blue-blazed trail behind shelter. | 966.5 | 8.1 | On AT | 10.5 | 1222.7 | 1,961 | No | 6 | VA | -78.16390 | 38.85039 |
Jim & Molly Denton Shelter | Piped spring. Facilities include porch, privy, shower, covered picnic table, fireplace. | 974.6 | 5.5 | On AT | 8.1 | 1214.6 | 1,343 | No | 8 | VA | -78.08330 | 38.88996 |
Manassas Gap Shelter | Water source is a reliable spring down the hill to the right of the shelter on a side trail. | 980.1 | 4.5 | On AT | 5.5 | 1209.1 | 1,696 | No | 6 | VA | -78.03310 | 38.93059 |
Dicks Dome Shelter | Water source (which hikers should treat) is Whiskey Hollow Creek front of the shelter. Stream 75 yards north on AT. | 984.6 | 8.4 | 0.2 m E | 4.5 | 1204.6 | 1,409 | No | 4 | VA | -77.99700 | 38.96992 |
Rod Hollow Shelter | Shelter has privy, sheltered picnic table, hearth. Water source is a piped spring. Stream on AT south of side trail. | 993.0 | 6.9 | 0.1 m W | 8.4 | 1196.2 | 917 | No | 8 | VA | -77.94440 | 39.04782 |
Sam Moore Shelter | Shelter has a privy, fireplace, and sheltered picnic table, Water source is springs in front and left of shelter | 999.9 | 14.2 | On AT | 6.9 | 1189.3 | 931 | No | 6 | VA | -77.88660 | 39.09064 |
David Lesser Memorial Shelter | Sheltered picnic table, fireplace, and privy; Water source is a spring located 0.2 mile downhill from the shelter. | 1014.1 | 15.6 | 0.1 m E | 14.2 | 1175.1 | 1,438 | No | 6 | VA | -77.77950 | 39.22718 |
Ed Garvey Shelter | Water source is found at the end of a 0.4 mile, steep side trail in front of the shelter. | 1029.7 | 4.1 | On AT | 15.6 | 1159.5 | 1,100 | No | 12 | MD | -77.66430 | 39.35645 |
Crampton Gap Shelter | Unreliable intermittent spring 0.1 mile south on the AT. Gathland State Park water faucet 0.25 mile south on the AT. | 1033.8 | 5.0 | 0.3 m E | 4.1 | 1155.4 | 1,185 | No | 6 | MD | -77.63760 | 39.41253 |
Rocky Run Shelter | Left fork on side trail to best water source and old shelter. Right to new shelter. | 1038.8 | 7.5 | 0.2 m W | 5.0 | 1156.1 | 1,011 | No | 16 | MD | -77.63140 | 39.46081 |
Dahlgren Backpack Campground | Large tenting area. Water, picnic tables, restrooms. | 1040.6 | 8.9 | On AT | 7.5 | 1151.8 | 980 | No | A lot | MD | -77.60148 | 39.49203 |
Pine Knob Shelter | Water source is a piped spring beside the shelter. | 1046.3 | 8.2 | 0.1 m W | 8.9 | 1147.9 | 1,389 | No | 5 | MD | -77.60240 | 39.54250 |
Pogo Memorial Campsite | Spring 100 yards west. | 1049.5 | 9.9 | E of AT. | 8.2 | 1144.6 | 1,500 | No | ??? | MD | -77.60148 | 39.57536 |
Ensign Cowall Shelter | Boxed spring, stagnant (treatment recommended), south between shelter and road. | 1054.5 | 4.9 | On AT | 9.9 | 1134.7 | 1,415 | No | 8 | MD | -77.55760 | 39.62774 |
Raven Rock Shelter | Water on opposite side of AT 0.3 mile east on steep side trail. | 1059.4 | 9.6 | 0.1 m W | 4.9 | 1129.8 | 1,682 | No | 16 | MD | -77.52460 | 39.67203 |
Deer Lick Shelters | Water source is a spring 0.2 mile on a blue-blazed trail to the right (east) of the shelter. Spring 10 yards north on AT. | 1069.0 | 2.4 | On AT | 9.6 | 1120.2 | 1,435 | No | 2+5 | PA | -77.48520 | 39.76619 |
Antietam Shelter | Water source is 0.1 mile north on the AT to a springhouse with spigot in Old Forge Park. | 1071.4 | 1.2 | On AT | 2.4 | 1117.8 | 911 | No | 6 | PA | -77.48300 | 39.79381 |
Tumbling Run Shelters | Piped water source is 75 yards to the right of the shelter. | 1072.6 | 6.6 | On AT | 1.2 | 1116.6 | 1,089 | No | 8 | PA | -77.47830 | 39.80500 |
Rocky Mountain Shelters | Water is a piped spring located 0.5 mile on a blue-blazed trail to a road, then right 75 yards to a spring | 1079.2 | 5.6 | 0.2 m E | 6.6 | 1110.0 | 1,660 | No | 8 | PA | -77.50090 | 39.86856 |
Quarry Gap Shelters | Water source is a spring next to a stream 10 yards in front of the shelter. | 1084.8 | 7.4 | On AT | 5.6 | 1104.4 | 1,473 | No | 8 | PA | -77.48670 | 39.93196 |
Birch Run Shelter | Water source is a spring 75 yards north on AT. | 1092.2 | 6.2 | On AT | 7.4 | 1097.0 | 1,811 | No | 10 | PA | -77.42070 | 39.98459 |
Toms Run Shelters | Water is available to rear of shelter next to chimney. Fire destroyed one shelter in 2013. | 1098.4 | 10.9 | On AT | 6.2 | 1090.8 | 1,319 | No | 8 | PA | -77.35730 | 40.03429 |
James Fry (Tagg Run) Shelter | Water source is a very nice piped spring a little up the hill from the shelter. | 1109.3 | 8.1 | 0.2 m E | 10.9 | 1079.9 | 719 | No | 9 | PA | -77.20640 | 40.06297 |
Alec Kennedy Shelter | Unreliable spring behind shelter. | 1117.4 | 18.2 | 0.2 m E | 8.1 | 1071.8 | 966 | No | 7 | PA | -77.10430 | 40.11192 |
Darlington Shelter | Unreliable water source 0.2 mile on blue-blazed trail in front of the shelter. Regularly dries up early in the hiker season. | 1135.6 | 7.3 | 0.1 m E | 18.2 | 1053.6 | 1,223 | No | 5 | PA | -77.08740 | 40.30198 |
Cove Mountain Shelter | Unreliable, intermittent spring is 0.1 mile down mountain from shelter on steep, blue-blazed side trail. | 1142.9 | 8.3 | 0.2 m E | 7.3 | 1046.3 | 1,268 | No | 8 | PA | -77.06780 | 40.36346 |
Clarks Ferry Shelter | Reliable piped spring just beyond the shelter. | 1151.2 | 6.7 | 0.1 m E | 8.3 | 1038.0 | 1,258 | No | 8 | PA | -76.99400 | 40.39222 |
Peters Mountain Shelter | Weak spring is 0.3 mile from shelter, down 300 rock steps. | 1157.9 | 18.0 | On AT | 6.7 | 1031.3 | 1,188 | No | 16 | PA | -76.87970 | 40.42579 |
Rausch Gap Shelter | Water source is a reliable spring directly in front of shelter about 15 feet away that pours in to a metal trough. | 1175.9 | 13.4 | 0.3 m E | 18.0 | 1013.3 | 1,094 | No | 6 | PA | -76.60050 | 40.49853 |
William Penn Shelter | Water source is 0.1 mile on a blue-blazed trail to the east of the AT. | 1189.3 | 4.1 | 0.1 m E | 13.4 | 999.9 | 1,421 | No | 16 | PA | -76.41440 | 40.49560 |
501 Shelter | Fully enclosed, water from faucet at adjacent house, port-a-potty (in season); there is a caretaker year round | 1193.4 | 15.1 | 0.1 m W | 4.1 | 995.8 | 1,473 | No | 12 | PA | -76.34690 | 40.51251 |
Eagles Nest Shelter | Water source is Yeich Spring on AT en route to the shelter. | 1208.5 | 14.7 | 0.3 m W | 15.1 | 980.7 | 1,593 | No | 8 | PA | -76.15270 | 40.54929 |
Windsor Furnace Shelter | Water source is the creek south of the shelter. | 1223.2 | 9.1 | 0.1 m W | 14.7 | 966.0 | 867 | No | 8 | PA | -75.94230 | 40.59029 |
Eckville Shelter | Water from a nearby spring or from a spigot at the side of the caretaker’s house | 1232.3 | 7.4 | 0.2 m E | 9.1 | 956.9 | 697 | No | 6 | PA | -75.95880 | 40.63284 |
Allentown Hiking Club Shelter | Unreliable water source is spring 0.2 mile downhill in front of the shelter. If dry, try spring 0.1 miles farther downhill. | 1239.7 | 10.0 | On AT | 7.4 | 949.5 | 1,500 | No | 8 | PA | -75.87440 | 40.68306 |
Bake Oven Knob Shelter | The first water source on the blue-blazed trail is unreliable. Continue 0.1 mile to the second dependable spring. | 1249.7 | 6.8 | On AT | 10.0 | 939.5 | 1,404 | No | 6 | PA | -75.72740 | 40.75412 |
George W. Outerbridge Shelter | Water source is a piped spring north 0.1 mile north on the AT, comes right out of the rocks on your left side. | 1256.5 | 16.7 | On AT | 6.8 | 932.7 | 999 | No | 6 | PA | -75.61830 | 40.78249 |
Leroy A. Smith Shelter | Three reliable water sources. 0.2 mile down blue blazed trail, second 0.2 mile farther. Piped spring 0.5 mile down service road. | 1273.2 | 13.8 | 0.2 m E | 16.7 | 916.0 | 1,477 | No | 8 | PA | -75.35980 | 40.83935 |
Kirkridge Shelter | Water available at outside tap 0.1 mile to the left toward the Kirkridge Retreat Facility parking lot. Turned off in cold months. Water available at Kirkridge Retreat Facility. | 1287.0 | 31.2 | On AT | 13.8 | 921.7 | 1,467 | No | 6 | PA | -75.18690 | 40.93670 |
Backpacker Camp #2 | Water south of camp. Use bear boxes. No fires. On Douglas Trail to west. | 1298.7 | 26.1 | Trail to W | 31.2 | 897.1 | 1,287 | No | ??? | NJ | ??? | ??? |
Brink Road Shelter | Water source is a spring 100 yards to the right of the shelter. | 1318.2 | 6.6 | 0.2.m W | 26.1 | 871.0 | 1,234 | No | 8 | NJ | -74.83820 | 41.15320 |
Gren Anderson Shelter | Water source is a spring to the left of the shelter and is downhill 70 yards. | 1324.8 | 5.8 | 0.1 m W | 6.6 | 864.4 | 1,341 | No | 8 | NJ | -74.75310 | 41.19939 |
Mashipacong Shelter | Water from spring 0.6 mile north on red blazed Iris Trail. | 1330.6 | 2.6 | On AT | 5.8 | 858.6 | 1,431 | No | 8 | NJ | -74.68680 | 41.25212 |
Rutherford Shelter | Water source is a spring located 100 yards before the shelter on the connecting trail | 1333.2 | 4.6 | 0.4 m E | 2.6 | 856.0 | 1,491 | No | 6 | NJ | -74.67850 | 41.27747 |
High Point Shelter | Water sources for this shelter are two streams located on both sides of this shelter that have never stop flowing | 1337.8 | 12.4 | 0.1 m E | 4.6 | 851.4 | 1,310 | No | 8 | NJ | -74.64380 | 41.32775 |
Pochuck Mountain Shelter | Water from spigot at vacant house at foot of Pochuk Mountain. | 1350.2 | 11.5 | 0.1 m W | 12.4 | 839.0 | 866 | No | 6 | NJ | -74.51630 | 41.27167 |
Wawayanda Shelter | Water source at Wawayanda State Park, 0.1 mile north and 0.2 mile east. | 1361.7 | 12.1 | 0.1 m W | 11.5 | 827.5 | 1,189 | No | 6 | NJ | -74.39850 | 41.20219 |
Wildcat Shelter | Best water source on trail leading to the shelter. Water also available on shelter side trail, (Treatement recommended). | 1373.8 | 14.3 | 0.2 m W | 12.1 | 815.4 | 1,066 | No | 8 | NY | -74.26830 | 41.26835 |
Fingerboard Shelter | Unreliable spring downhill, to left. Water 0.5 mile east from Lake Tiorati. | 1388.1 | 5.3 | On AT | 14.3 | 801.1 | 1,348 | No | 8 | NY | -74.10440 | 41.26328 |
William Brien Memorial Shelter | Unreliable spring-fed well, that is prone to go dry, is 80 yards east on blue-blazed trail to right of trail. | 1393.4 | 3.2 | On AT | 5.3 | 795.8 | 1,059 | No | 8 | NY | -74.05990 | 41.27970 |
West Mountain Shelter | No water available. | 1396.6 | 32.2 | 0.6 m E | 3.2 | 792.6 | 1,175 | No | 8 | NY | -74.01110 | 41.28410 |
RPH Shelter | Water source is from an old iron pump to the left of the shelter . Treatment recommended. | 1428.8 | 9.0 | On AT | 32.2 | 760.4 | 377 | No | 6 | NY | -73.79290 | 41.51438 |
Morgan Stewart Memorial Shelter | Water source is a well with a pump located downhill 400 ft and in front of the shelter. | 1437.8 | 7.8 | On AT | 9.0 | 751.4 | 1,307 | No | 6 | NY | -73.69210 | 41.56455 |
Telephone Pioneers Shelter | Water usually available from stream crossed by side trail to shelter | 1445.6 | 8.8 | 0.1 m E | 7.8 | 743.6 | 1,058 | No | 6 | NY | -73.61930 | 41.60427 |
Wiley Shelter | Water source is a pump 0.1 mile north of the shelter on the AT. Water should be treated. | 1454.4 | 4.0 | On AT | 8.8 | 734.8 | 724 | No | 6 | NY | -73.53270 | 41.63775 |
Ten Mile River Shelter | Water pump to left. | 1458.4 | 8.4 | 0.1 m E | 4.0 | 730.8 | 300 | No | 6 | CT | -73.50990 | 41.66507 |
Mt. Algo Shelter | Water is available near shelter from a rushing brook. | 1466.8 | 7.3 | On AT | 8.4 | 722.4 | 636 | No | 6 | CT | -73.49670 | 41.73165 |
Stewart Hollow Brook Shelter | Water source is reliable Stony Brook, 0.4 mile north of the Shelter on the A.T. | 1474.1 | 10.0 | 0.1 m W | 7.3 | 715.1 | 415 | No | 6 | CT | -73.41980 | 41.77860 |
Pine Swamp Brook Shelter | Water is available on the blue-blazed trail. | 1484.1 | 11.4 | On AT | 10.0 | 705.1 | 1,107 | No | 6 | CT | -73.39210 | 41.88163 |
Limestone Spring Shelter | For water follow the stream to where the spring comes out of a small limestone cave. | 1495.5 | 7.5 | 0.5 m W | 11.4 | 693.7 | 1,321 | No | 6 | CT | -73.39230 | 41.97513 |
Riga Shelter | Water is a spring on a blue-blazed trail to the left of the clearing at the A.T. | 1503.0 | 1.2 | On AT | 7.5 | 686.2 | 1,661 | No | 6 | CT | -73.44770 | 42.01458 |
Brassie Brook Shelter | Water is available from a stream 20 yards north on the AT. | 1504.2 | 8.8 | On AT | 1.2 | 685.0 | 1,751 | No | 6 | CT | -73.45360 | 42.02833 |
The Hemlocks Shelter | Water source is on the blue-blazed access trail. | 1513.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 m E | 8.8 | 676.2 | 1,935 | No | 10 | MA | -73.42900 | 42.10990 |
Glen Brook Shelter | Water source is a reliable stream to the left of the Shelter. | 1513.1 | 14.3 | 0.1 m E | 0.1 | 676.1 | 1,962 | No | 6 | MA | -73.42830 | 42.11114 |
Tom Leonard Shelter | Water from two streams.First stream is 0.2 mile on a path to left, or a very cold stream to right, 0.3 mile down a ravine | 1527.4 | 5.3 | On AT | 14.3 | 661.8 | 1,574 | No | 10 | MA | -73.30620 | 42.16483 |
Mt. Wilcox South Shelters | Spring on side of access trail, 200 ft from AT. 2nd spring 100 yds S on AT. Old shelter 0.1 mile E. New shelter 0.2 m E. | 1532.7 | 1.8 | On AT | 5.3 | 656.5 | 1,835 | No | 5 | MA | -73.26850 | 42.20781 |
Mt. Wilcox North Shelter | Unreliable swampy water supply in nearby brook, may go dry in summer. Treatment recommended. | 1534.5 | 14.0 | 0.3 m E | 1.8 | 654.7 | 2,084 | No | 10 | MA | -73.25060 | 42.22102 |
Upper Goose Pond Cabin | During summer, the resident caretaker brings water from a spring across the pond; otherwise, the pond is water source. | 1548.5 | 8.8 | 0.5 m W | 14.0 | 640.7 | 1,570 | Yes | 14 | MA | -73.18130 | 42.28865 |
October Mountain Shelter | Unreliable water source is an intermittent stream just south of the Shelter on the AT. | 1557.3 | 8.8 | On AT | 8.8 | 631.9 | 1,923 | No | 12 | MA | -73.15450 | 42.35487 |
Kay Wood Shelter | Water source is the stream in front of the Shelter, down a steep hill, Watch out for the slippery rocks. | 1566.1 | 16.9 | 0.2 m E | 8.8 | 623.1 | 1,775 | No | 10 | MA | -73.16190 | 42.45250 |
Mark Noepel Shelter | Water source is from a spring to the right of the Shelter. | 1583.0 | 6.6 | 0.2 m E | 16.9 | xxx | 2,843 | No | 10 | MA | -73.18450 | 42.60855 |
Pecks Brook Shelter | Not on A.T. (East 1-mile away) | Off Trail | xxx | 1.0 m E | 6.6 | xxx | 2,487 | No | 12 | MA | -73.16730 | 42.62521 |
Deer Hill Shelter | Not on A.T. (West 1-mile away) | Off Trail | xxx | 1.0 m W | xxx | xxx | xxx | No | 12 | MA | -73.19400 | 42.62935 |
Bellows Pipe Shelter | Not on A.T. (East 1-mile away) | Off Trail | xxx | 1.0 m E | xxx | xxx | xxx | No | 12 | MA | -73.15470 | 42.64410 |
Wilbur Clearing Shelter | Unreliable water source is an intermittent stream to the right of the Shelter. | 1589.6 | 9.9 | 0.3 m W | xxx | 599.6 | 2,300 | No | 8 | MA | -73.16980 | 42.66848 |
Seth Warner Shelter | Unreliable water source is a brook 150 yards to the left of the shelter. Prone to fail in dry years. | 1599.5 | 7.2 | 0.2 m W | 9.9 | 589.7 | 2,243 | No | 8 | VT | -73.13760 | 42.77184 |
Congdon Shelter | Water is also available in a large stream downhill from the shelter. | 1606.7 | 5.9 | On AT | 7.2 | 582.5 | 2,104 | No | 8 | VT | -73.11040 | 42.84805 |
Melville Nauheim Shelter | Water source is a stream just north of the spur to the shelter. | 1612.6 | 8.5 | On AT | 5.9 | 576.6 | 2,436 | No | 8 | VT | -73.09620 | 42.88778 |
Goddard Shelter | Water source is a good piped spring 50 yards south on the A.T. | 1621.1 | 4.3 | On AT | 8.5 | 568.1 | 3,573 | No | 12 | VT | -73.07260 | 42.97413 |
Kid Gore Shelter | Unreliable spring is north of Kid Gore Shelter. | 1625.4 | 4.6 | On AT | 4.3 | 563.8 | 2,796 | No | 8 | VT | -73.04160 | 43.01303 |
Story Spring Shelter | Water source is a spring 50 yards north on the AT. | 1630.0 | 10.4 | On AT | 4.6 | 559.2 | 2,814 | No | 8 | VT | -73.01300 | 43.05054 |
Stratton Pond Shelter | Water source is Willis Ross Spring at Stratton Pond. No fires at this shelter | 1640.4 | 4.9 | 0.2 W | 10.4 | 548.8 | 2,655 | Yes | 16 | VT | -72.96880 | 43.10141 |
William B Douglas Shelter | Water source is a spring located to the left of the shelter. | 1645.3 | 3.0 | 0.5 m W | 4.9 | 543.9 | 2,304 | No | 10 | VT | -72.99140 | 43.14450 |
Spruce Peak Shelter | Water source is a piped spring 35 yards down a spur trail. | 1648.3 | 4.8 | 0.1 m W | 3.0 | 540.9 | 2,247 | No | 14 | VT | -72.99570 | 43.17860 |
Bromley Shelter | Water is a brook at end of spur trail. | 1653.1 | 8.1 | On AT | 4.8 | 536.1 | 2,605 | No | 12 | VT | -72.93720 | 43.23950 |
Peru Peak Shelter | Water available from adjacent brook | 1661.2 | 4.7 | On AT | 8.1 | 528.0 | 2,616 | Yes | 10 | VT | -72.95290 | 43.30132 |
Lost Pond Shelter | The water source is a nice large stream to left of shelter | 1665.9 | 1.5 | On AT | 4.7 | 523.3 | 2,210 | Yes | 8 | VT | -72.95310 | 43.34543 |
Old Job Shelter | Water from Lake Brook. Take Old Job Trail to shelter. | 1667.4 | 0.2 | 1.0 m E | 1.5 | 521.8 | 1,544 | No | 8 | VT | -72.92890 | 43.35407 |
Big Branch Shelter | Water source is Big Branch located in front of the shelter | 1667.6 | 3.3 | On AT | 0.2 | 521.6 | 1,512 | No | 8 | VT | -72.94690 | 43.36407 |
Little Rock Pond Shelter | Water source is at the spring near the caretaker’s platform. | 1670.9 | 4.8 | On AT | 3.3 | 518.3 | 1,852 | Yes | 8 | VT | -72.95360 | 43.40422 |
Greenwall Shelter | Unreliable water source is a spring 0.1 mile on a side trail behind the shelter. Mail fail in dry seasons.D194 | 1675.7 | 5.1 | 0.2 m E | 4.8 | 513.5 | 2,114 | No | 8 | VT | -72.92910 | 43.44042 |
Minerva Hinchey Shelter | Water source is a spring 75 yards in front of shelter. | 1680.8 | 3.7 | On AT | 5.1 | 508.4 | 1,631 | No | 10 | VT | -72.92500 | 43.48779 |
Clarendon Shelter | Water source is a stream 25 yards from the shelter. | 1684.5 | 5.8 | 0.1 m E | 3.7 | 504.7 | 1,264 | No | 10 | VT | -72.91310 | 43.52353 |
Governor Clement Shelter | Water source is a stream across the road and north of the shelter. | 1690.3 | 4.3 | On AT | 5.8 | 498.9 | 1,920 | No | 12 | VT | -72.84880 | 43.56456 |
Cooper Lodge Shelter | Water source is a spring 60 yards north on AT. | 1694.6 | 2.5 | On AT | 4.3 | 494.6 | 3,928 | No | 16 | VT | -72.82290 | 43.60595 |
Pico Camp Shelter | Located .5 miles north on the Sherburne Pass Trail where it leaves the LT/AT, south of Pico Summit. | 1697.1 | 1.9 | 0.5 m E | 2.5 | 492.1 | 3,482 | No | 4 | VT | -72.83100 | 43.63903 |
Churchill Scott Shelter | Unreliable water source is a small seep, at southern spur from shelter, which may fail during droughts. | 1699.0 | 2.9 | 0.1 m W | 1.9 | 490.2 | 2,620 | No | 10 | VT | -72.85339 | 43.64489 |
Tucker Johnson Shelter | Shelter burned down I 2012. Not rebuilt yet. Tent sites available. Water source is nearby Eagle Square Brook. Long Trail splits off to North here. AT continues East. | 1701.9 | 2.1 | 0.4 m W | 2.9 | 487.3 | 2,259 | No | 8 | VT | -72.84360 | 43.67920 |
Gifford Woods State Park | Coin-operated showers, water spigot, and restroom located at the park. | 1704.0 | 6.9 | On AT | 2.1 | 485.2 | 1,656 | No | 0 | VT | -72.81170 | 43.67610 |
Stony Brook Shelter | Water is obtained from Stony Brook, 0.1 mile north on AT. | 1710.9 | 9.9 | 0.1 m E | 6.9 | 478.3 | 1,779 | No | 8 | VT | -72.73060 | 43.69179 |
Wintturi Shelter | Water source is a spring in front of the shelter. | 1720.8 | 9.8 | 0.2 m W | 9.9 | 468.4 | 2,082 | No | 8 | VT | -72.62260 | 43.66218 |
Cloudland Shelter | Shelter is now on private land 0.5 miles W. Owners also run Cloudland Market. Hikers welcome to stay at shelter. | 1730.6 | 1.8 | 0.5 m W | 9.8 | 458.6 | 1,370 | No | 6 ? | VT | -72.49310 | 43.69214 |
Thistle Hill Shelter | The spring is a good trek down the hill and feeds a fast-flowing stream 0.1 mile further. | 1732.4 | 8.8 | 0.2 m E | 1.8 | 456.8 | 1,774 | No | 8 | VT | -72.47580 | 43.69517 |
Happy Hill Shelter | Also called Happy Hill Cabin, Unreliable water source is the brook near the shelter. May run dry. | 1741.2 | 7.3 | 0.1 m E | 8.8 | 448.0 | 1,426 | No | 8 | VT | -72.36570 | 43.72387 |
Velvet Rocks Shelter | Water source is Yenard Spring, located along the northern access to the shelter. | 1748.5 | 9.5 | 0.2 m W | 7.3 | 440.7 | 925 | No | 6 | NH | -72.26520 | 43.70247 |
Moose Mountain Shelter | The water source is just past where the loop and the AT come back together. | 1758.0 | 5.7 | 0.1 m E | 9.5 | 431.2 | 2,131 | No | 8 | NH | -72.14750 | 43.72782 |
Trapper John Shelter | Water source is a brook 15 yards to the left of the shelter. | 1763.7 | 6.7 | 0.2 m W | 5.7 | 425.5 | 1,517 | No | 6 | NH | -72.11200 | 43.78303 |
Smarts Mountain Cabin | Old Firewardens Cabin (N of summit, W of AT) offers shelter. Unreliable spring 0.2 M in front of shelter. | 1770.4 | 5.3 | W of AT. | 6.7 | 418.8 | 3,237 | No | 12 | NH | -72.03780 | 43.82529 |
Hexacuba Shelter | Water source is an unreliable stream at the blue-blaze junction to the shelter. | 1775.7 | 15.7 | 0.3 m E | 5.3 | 413.5 | 2,071 | No | 8 | NH | -72.02900 | 43.87397 |
Jeffers Brook Shelter | Water source is Jeffers Brook, located in front of the shelter | 1791.4 | 6.9 | On AT | 15.7 | 397.8 | 1,330 | No | 10 | NH | -71.88940 | 43.99655 |
Beaver Brook Shelter | Water source is Beaver Brook on the spur trail to the shelter | 1798.3 | 9.0 | On AT | 6.9 | 390.9 | 3,749 | No | 10 | NH | -71.81180 | 44.03296 |
Eliza Brook Campsite Shelter | Water source is Eliza Brook. | 1807.3 | 4.0 | On AT | 9.0 | 381.9 | 2,408 | No | 8s/4c | NH | -71.74240 | 44.10078 |
Kinsman Pond Campsite Shelter | Water source is Kinsman Pond. Water treatment recommended. | 1811.3 | 1.8 | On AT | 4.0 | 377.9 | 3,763 | $8 | 16s/4c | NH | -71.73280 | 44.13685 |
Lonesome Lake Hut | The main building holds the kitchen with 46 guests sleeping in separate bunkhouses. | 1813.1 | 9.4 | On AT | 1.8 | 376.1 | 2,764 | Yes | 46 | NH | -71.70370 | 44.13846 |
Greenleaf Hut | Visible from the summit of Mt. Lafayette, it is 1.1 miles (straight down!) on the Greenleaf Trail to the hut | 1822.5 | 3.9 | 1.1 m W | 9.4 | 366.7 | 5,291 | Yes | 48 | NH | -71.66080 | 44.16027 |
Garfield Ridge Campsite Shelter | The water source is near the main trail and is very reliable | 1826.4 | 2.7 | 0.2 m W | 3.9 | 362.8 | 3,951 | Yes | 12s/7c | NH | -71.60880 | 44.19063 |
Galehead Hut | It sleeps 38 people in four coed bunkrooms. It sits just below Galehead Mountain and South Twin. | 1829.1 | 2.8 | On Frost Tr | 2.7 | 360.1 | 3,800 | Yes | 38 | NH | -71.56940 | 44.18781 |
Guyot Campsite Shelter | Water source is a spring at the campsite. | 1831.9 | 4.0 | 0.7 m E | 2.8 | 357.3 | 4,534 | Yes | 14s/6c | NH | -71.53560 | 44.16097 |
Zealand Falls Hut | It sleeps 36 in two bunkrooms. | 1835.9 | 5.0 | On AT | 4.0 | 353.3 | 2,635 | Yes | 36 | NH | -71.49480 | 44.19571 |
Ethan Pond Campsite Shelter | Water source is the inlet brook to the pond. | 1840.9 | 9.3 | 0.2 m W | 5.0 | 348.3 | 2,874 | Yes | 8 | NH | -71.42710 | 44.17719 |
Mizpah Spring Hut | This is the newest AMC hut, finished in 1965. It sleeps 60 people in 8 bunkrooms | 1850.2 | 4.8 | E of AT. | 9.3 | 339.0 | 3,800 | Yes | 60 | NH | -71.37010 | 44.21934 |
Lake of the Clouds Hut | It sleeps 90 people a night in several bunkrooms and has a croo of 8. | 1855.0 | 5.5 | On AT | 4.8 | 334.2 | 5,106 | Yes | 90 | NH | -71.31930 | 44.25894 |
The RMS Perch Shelter | Shelter is 0.9 mile west on Israel Ridge Path. | 1860.5 | 1.5 | 0.9 m W | 5.5 | 328.7 | 5,222 | $7 | 8 | NH | -71.31100 | 44.32450 |
Madison Spring Hut | The hut sleeps 50 in several bunkrooms with a crew of 5 people. Hut is 0.6 mile west on Valley Way Trail. | 1862.0 | 13.7 | 0.6 m W | 1.5 | 337.8 | 4,800 | Yes | 50 | NH | -71.28350 | 44.32776 |
Osgood Tent Site | Water available. Privy. Osgood Tent Site is west of AT on Osgood Trail. | 1865.1 | 17.8 | W of AT. | 13.7 | 331.3 | 2,554 | No | 20 | NH | -71.25512 | 44.30859 |
Carter Notch Hut | The hut is open through the year, and sleeps 40 guests in two bunkhouses. Huit is 0.1 M E on Carter Moriah Trail. | 1875.7 | 7.2 | 0.1 m E | 17.8 | 313.5 | 3,890 | Yes | 40 | NH | -71.19590 | 44.25930 |
Imp Campsite Shelter | Overnight fee, Water source is the inlet brook to the pond. | 1882.9 | 6.1 | 0.2 m W | 7.2 | 306.3 | 3,344 | Yes | 10s/5c | NH | -71.15060 | 44.32890 |
Rattle River Shelter | There is no fee or caretaker. Water source is Rattle River. | 1889.0 | 13.7 | On AT | 6.1 | 300.2 | 1,279 | No | 8 | NH | -71.10800 | 44.37994 |
Gentian Pond Campsite Shelter | Overnight fee. Water source is the inlet brook of Gentian Pond. | 1902.7 | 5.2 | 0.2 m E | 13.7 | 286.5 | 2,181 | Yes | 14 | NH | -71.06990 | 44.45175 |
Carlo Col Shelter & Campsite | Water source is a spring left of the Shelter. | 1907.9 | 4.4 | 0.3 m W | 5.2 | 281.3 | 3,210 | No | 16s/4c | ME | -71.01670 | 44.48859 |
Full Goose Shelter | Water source is a small stream located downhill and behind the shelter. | 1912.3 | 5.1 | On AT | 4.4 | 276.9 | 2,966 | No | 12 | ME | -70.98140 | 44.52510 |
Speck Pond Shelter & Campsite | Water source is from a spring down the blue blazed Speck Pond Trail just beyond caretakers yurt. | 1917.4 | 6.9 | On AT | 5.1 | 271.8 | 3,438 | Yes | 8 | ME | -70.97410 | 44.56462 |
Baldpate Lean-to | Water from stream next to lean-to. | 1924.3 | 3.5 | 0.1 m E | 6.9 | 264.9 | 2,683 | No | 8 | ME | -70.91230 | 44.59837 |
Frye Notch Lean-to | Water from Frye Brook in front of lean-to. | 1927.8 | 10.5 | On AT | 3.5 | 261.4 | 2,312 | No | 6 | ME | -70.90080 | 44.62772 |
Hall Mountain Lean-to | Water from spring south of the lean-to on the AT. | 1938.3 | 12.8 | On AT | 10.5 | 250.9 | 2,646 | No | 6 | ME | -70.82510 | 44.70084 |
Bemis Mountain Lean-to | Water source is a small spring to the left of the lean-to. | 1951.1 | 8.3 | On AT | 12.8 | 238.1 | 2,845 | No | 8 | ME | -70.75650 | 44.81030 |
Sabbath Day Pond Lean-to | Water from pond. Excellent swimming at sand beach on Long Pond, 0.3 mi south on AT. | 1959.4 | 11.2 | On AT | 8.3 | 229.8 | 2,396 | No | 8 | ME | -70.66290 | 44.84104 |
Piazza Rock Lean-to | Water source is the stream that passes through the campsite. | 1970.6 | 8.9 | On AT | 11.2 | 218.6 | 2,109 | No | 8 | ME | -70.53140 | 44.90411 |
Poplar Ridge Lean-to | Water source is the stream in front of the lean-to. | 1979.5 | 8.0 | On AT | 8.9 | 209.7 | 2,968 | No | 6 | ME | -70.44630 | 44.97003 |
Spaulding Mountain Lean-to | Water source is a small spring located to the right of the lean-to. | 1987.5 | 18.6 | On AT | 8.0 | 201.7 | 3,139 | No | 8 | ME | -70.34180 | 44.99575 |
Horns Pond Lean-tos | Water source is an unreliable (often dry) spring on the AT, north of the lean-tos, Water available from Horns Pond. | 2006.1 | 10.2 | On AT | 18.6 | 183.1 | 3,183 | No | 8+8 | ME | -70.33060 | 45.14423 |
Little Bigelow Lean-to | Water from a brook or a spring house on the shelter spur trail. | 2016.3 | 7.7 | On AT | 10.2 | 162.9 | 1,812 | No | 8 | ME | -70.19160 | 45.13912 |
West Carry Pond Lean-to | Two water sources: left of shelter at spring house, or from West Carry Pond. | 2024.0 | 10.0 | On AT | 7.7 | 165.2 | 1,345 | No | 8 | ME | -70.09977 | 45.15803 |
Pierce Pond Lean-to | Water source is a spring along the blue-blazed trail to the shelter. | 2034.0 | 9.7 | On AT | 10.0 | 155.2 | 1,224 | No | 6 | ME | -70.05600 | 45.24033 |
Pleasant Pond Lean-to | Water source is a stream to the left of the shelter. | 2043.7 | 9.0 | On AT | 9.7 | 145.5 | 1,391 | No | 6 | ME | -69.91680 | 45.27060 |
Bald Mountain Brook Lean-to | Water source is Bald Mountain Brook in front of the shelter. | 2052.7 | 4.1 | 0.1 m E | 9.0 | 136.5 | 1,329 | No | 8 | ME | -69.79990 | 45.25854 |
Moxie Bald Lean-to | Water source is Bald Mountain Pond in front of the shelter. | 2056.8 | 8.9 | On AT | 4.1 | 132.4 | 1,242 | No | 8 | ME | -69.74580 | 45.27059 |
Horseshoe Canyon Lean-to | Water source is a stream at the AT junction or the river in front of and below the shelter. | 2065.7 | 12.0 | On AT | 8.9 | 123.5 | 794 | No | 8 | ME | -69.62810 | 45.28279 |
Leeman Brook Lean-to | Water source is the stream in front of the shelter. | 2077.7 | 7.4 | On AT | 12.0 | 111.5 | 1,077 | No | 6 | ME | -69.49930 | 45.35158 |
Wilson Valley Lean-to | Water source is a small spring in front of the shelter on the opposite side of the AT. | 2085.1 | 4.7 | On AT | 7.4 | 104.1 | 972 | No | 6 | ME | -69.46010 | 45.39796 |
Long Pond Stream Lean-to | Water from small tributary of Long Pond Stream. Scenic Slugundy Gorge and Falls. | 2089.8 | 4.0 | On AT | 4.7 | 99.4 | 950 | No | 8 | ME | -69.41020 | 45.42193 |
Cloud Pond Lean-to | Water source is Cloud Pond in front of the shelter. | 2093.8 | 6.9 | 0.4 m E | 4.0 | 95.4 | 2,501 | No | 6 | ME | -69.35220 | 45.41892 |
Chairback Gap Lean-to | Water source is an unreliable spring straight downhill 13 yards and 25 yards north. | 2100.7 | 9.9 | On AT | 6.9 | 88.5 | 1,979 | No | 6 | ME | -69.26270 | 45.45293 |
Carl A. Newhall Lean-to | Water from brook crossed to south. | 2110.6 | 7.2 | On AT | 9.9 | 78.6 | 1,938 | No | 6 | ME | -69.31550 | 45.53050 |
Logan Brook Lean-to | Water source is Logan Brook in front of the shelter. Cascades are farther upstream. | 2117.8 | 3.6 | On AT | 7.2 | 71.4 | 2,406 | No | 6 | ME | -69.23540 | 45.56114 |
East Branch Lean-to | Water source is the East Branch of the Pleasant River in front oof the shelter. | 2121.4 | 8.1 | On AT | 3.6 | 67.8 | 1,261 | No | 6 | ME | -69.19880 | 45.59676 |
Cooper Brook Falls Lean-to | Water from brook. Beautiful cascades immediately upstream. Good swimming hole | 2129.5 | 11.4 | On AT | 8.1 | 59.7 | 946 | No | 6 | ME | -69.08800 | 45.64053 |
Potaywadjo Spring Lean-to | Water from nearby bubbling Potawadjo Spring ,15 ft in diameter, to right. | 2140.9 | 10.1 | On AT | 11.4 | 48.3 | 655 | No | 8 | ME | -69.00790 | 45.70658 |
Wadleigh Stream Lean-to | Water from unreliable stream.Can be dry during summer. | 2151.0 | 8.1 | On AT | 10.1 | 38.2 | 717 | No | 6 | ME | -69.14520 | 45.74733 |
Rainbow Stream Lean-to | Water source is Rainbow Stream, in front of the Shelter. Excellent swimming hole. | 2159.1 | 11.5 | On AT | 8.1 | 30.1 | 1,023 | No | 6 | ME | -69.17100 | 45.79909 |
Hurd Brook Lean-to | Water source is Hurd Brook. | 2170.6 | 13.4 | On AT | 11.5 | 18.6 | 720 | No | 6 | ME | -69.01900 | 45.81853 |
The Birches Lean-tos & Campsite | Katahdin Stream in front of the Rangers cabin is the nearest water. | 2184.0 | 5.2 | 0.2 E | 13.4 | 5.2 | 1,096 | $10 | 8+8 | ME | -68.99510 | 45.88160 |
KATAHDIN (BAXTER PEAK) | Northern Terminus of the AT. | 2189.2 | xxx | Summit. | 5.2 | 0.0 | 5,268 | xxx | xxx | ME | -68.92130 | 45.90440 |
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