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harpers creek shelter - appalachian trail database

Shelter Information

     Mileage from Katahdin: 1352.2
Mileage from Springer: 814.9
State: Virginia
Hiking Miles to Next Shelter:
  • 7.4 miles South, The Priest Shelter
  • 6.2 miles North, Maupin Field Shelter
    Elevation: 1800 ft.
    Notes: Shelter, Water
  • Wyoming
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    User Comments

    This location has been rated a 4 by 2 viewers.

     

    Kerosene, 08/11/03User Rating: 
    "Pretty lean-to just above rushing Harpers Creek. Obtain water in the creek just up the hill. Privy behind and to the left of shelter up the hill. Not a lot of sun in the afternoon due to high trees surrounding the site."

     

    2 Spirits, 02/21/04User Rating: 
    "Spent 2000 new year' here. Good shelter and water is available from springs before creek crossing if headed north to shelter,seek and you shall find. Enjoy all your trips along the AT.Have hiked most of the AT 3 times. One day,shelters will be obsolete,they are being overused,enjoy and perserve!"

     

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