After a long day of hiking, the last thing you wanna do when you get to the shelter is walk another half- Mike or so to get there. And to make things worse, the spring is below the shelter in a saddle. This shelter does have bear hanger for your food. It was VERY mousey the night we stayed. They were running on us, our packs and over every inch of the shelter. Next time we'll tent outside. There was a nice cool breeze blowing all night. Not the best shelter on the trail in Ga, but not the worst. Next time we'll probably tent at...
Read moreSmall shelter on the Appalachian Trail. Has a privy, fire ring, bear box, beautiful camping sites. Water source is seasonal but was flowing well on our way into the shelter - recommend getting the water on your way in. Shelter is raised and sits on a ridge providing beautiful sunsets but pretty windy shelter experience - recommend putting down Tyvek or your footprint on...
Read moreAs far as shelters go they are all minimal by design. It has a shelter house and privy and gets you part way up Blood Mountain if you are northbound. Has a bear box but no cables. The shelter is about a half mile back with water halfway. Did see a bear near the water at dusk. Took about 30 minutes to reach top of Blood Mountain with full packs from...
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