Walnut Mountain Shelter was a surprise. It was very small - barely big enough for two tall people (> 6'). We had to sleep "longwise". It was leaky with a makeshift tarp duct taped to the underside of the tin roof (tarp was falling down). It was full of healthy looking mice. It had no table or benches. The bear cables were problematic with one that would not reach the stay clip. The privy was ok but had no mulch. Walnut Mountain shelter is within a mile of Round Mountain road so repairs and resupply should be fairly easy. I guess I was spoiled by the shelters in GSMNP. All said, I was still grateful for the shelter just a little surprised. I was glad a group needing shelter did not stop by!