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birch spring shelter - appalachian trail database

Shelter Information

     Mileage from Katahdin: 1998.4
Mileage from Springer: 168.7
State: Tennessee/North Carolina Border
Hiking Miles to Next Shelter:
  • 5.9 miles South, Fontana Dam Shelter
  • 5.1 miles North, Mollies Ridge Shelter
    Elevation: 3760 ft.
    Notes: Shelter, Water
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    User Comments

    This location has been rated a 3 by 2 viewers.

     

    Mark Perschel, 10/07/03User Rating: 
    "This shelter has been removed and replaced by a campsite! It is #113 (Park Service way of marking sites)"

     

    Mark Dotson, 06/26/03User Rating: 
    "There is no longer a shelter here.The shelter has been removed.This area is now a nice camping area.Large animals move about in the night."

     

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    The Appalachian Trail Database is produced in conjunction with the Appalachian Trail Conference. All mileages are taken from the "Appalachian Trail: Workbook for Planning Thru-hikes", © 2000, Appalachian Trail Conference, all rights reserved. For more detailed guide books on the AT, please visit the Ultimate Trail Store. The AT Diamond is a registered service mark of the Appalachian Trail Conference.

     

     

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