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gentian pond campsite - appalachian trail database

Shelter Information

     Mileage from Katahdin: 286.1
Mileage from Springer: 1881.0
State: New Hampshire
Hiking Miles to Next Shelter:
  • 13.7 miles South, Rattle River Shelter
  • 5.5 miles North, Carlo Col Shelter
    Elevation: 2165 ft.
    Notes: Campsite, Water
  • Wyoming
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    User Comments

    This location has been rated a 5 by 4 viewers.

     

    Duncan, 10/10/05User Rating: 
    "This is one of the finest campsites on the New England part of the AT. The shelter is clean, spacious, and sturdy. The water source flows well in all seasons, and there is plenty of platform room. Gentian Pond is an excellent and secluded pond of rare beauty."

     

    karlo, 02/27/07User Rating: 
    "I call this shelter an old friend.
    I call up on her every once in a while around Thanks Giving. Its quiet and peaceful, time come to a stop. Its aesome place. "

     

    Micah Klaas, 01/11/05User Rating: 
    "Very nice place, nice area, and nice cabin"

     

    Micah Klaas, 01/11/05User Rating: 
    "This was a very nice spot. although there werent platforms when we were there, there were nice sandy spots to make a tarp tent, or pitch a tent"

     

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