Churchill Scott Shelter

Open

Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. Stays limited to two consecutive nights. No fees required. Killington/Pico Resorts hosts the Total Archery Challenge at Pico Mountain May 22-24, 2026, which may affect access via Sherburne Pass Trail and Pico Link Trail during that period.

Green Mountain National Forest

Klondike Fire Incident Report

Updated October 29, 2026Current Situation: On Monday, October 26th firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service, State of Vermont (FPR) and Stamford, Clarksburg, and North Adams fire departments responded to a wildfire in the town of Stamford that was burning on both Federal and private land. The…

Green Mountain National Forest

Grout Pond Drinking Water Unavailable

There is no drinking water available at Grout Pond Recreation Area at this time. Please plan ahead and come prepared.

Green Mountain National Forest

Forest Road 264 Closed Beginning July 8

Forest Road 264 will be closed from July 8 through September 30, 2026.Work will begin at the 2nd bridge, located 0.22 miles from the intersection of Mill Road and Forest Road 264, progressing toward the 5th bridge, 1.95 miles from the intersection. These improvements are necessary to ensure the…

About

Churchill Scott Shelter is a backcountry overnight shelter on the Long Trail/Appalachian Trail in Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest. Located at 2,602 feet elevation on the west side of Pico Peak, it was constructed in August 2002 via helicopter fly-in following a 1999 trail relocation that moved the LT/AT away from ski area development pressures. The shelter is named after W. Churchill Scott, a Killington Section member for nearly seventy years, and memorializes Alice Ference, a through-hiker who drowned while crossing the Kennebec River in Maine in the 1980s. The shelter provides basic overnight accommodation with a tent platform nearby. A privy is available featuring wheelchair-accessible design elements including a ramp entrance, grab rails, and door hardware operable from a seated position. Water is available from a nearby source but must be treated or filtered before use. No campfires are permitted at this location. The shelter operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Stays are limited to two consecutive nights. It serves as a strategic stopping point between Cooper Lodge and Tucker Johnson or Stony Brook Shelters, and is convenient for hikers planning to resupply in Rutland.

Directions

From U.S. Route 4 at Sherburne Pass near Killington, head south on the Long Trail for approximately 1.9 miles to reach the shelter.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed No
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed —
Showers No
Electric Hookups —
Water Hookups —
Sewer Hookups —
Camp Store No
Price $0

Vehicle

Max RV Length —
Max Trailer Length —
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (802) 747-6700

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

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