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raccoon branch shelter - appalachian trail database

Shelter Information

     Mileage from Katahdin: 1661.7
Mileage from Springer: 505.4
State: Virginia
Miles off AT: 0.2
Hiking Miles to Next Shelter:
  • 11.9 miles South, Old Orchard Shelter
  • 2.7 miles North, Trimpi Shelter
    Elevation: 3570 ft.
    Notes: Shelter, Water
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    User Comments

    This location has been rated a 2 by 2 viewers.

     

    Greenman, 09/07/04User Rating: 
    "I hiked this section of the AT this summer (2004) and Racoon Branch Shelter no longer exists. There is a nice new shelter several miles south, Hurricane Shelter on Hurricane Mountain."

     

    snotrocket, 08/22/04User Rating: 
    "This shelter has been removed July 2004. New shelter approx. 1 mile S of Hurricane Campground side trail."

     

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