Clarendon Shelter

Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations required.

About

Clarendon Shelter is a backcountry shelter situated along the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail in Vermont's Green Mountains at approximately 1,190 feet elevation. The shelter follows the traditional Vermont three-sided design with two-person bunks on either side and a picnic table in the middle, accommodating up to 12 hikers in the shelter with space for approximately 20 at nearby tent sites. Originally constructed in 1952 as a replacement for the 1921 Clarendon Camp, the shelter was modified in the 1970s and continues to serve long-distance hikers and backpackers. A fire pit is located in front of the shelter, and a privy is nearby. Water is available from a stream approximately 50 feet east of the shelter. The shelter is maintained by volunteers from the Green Mountain Club and is located in the town of Shrewsbury in Rutland County. It serves as a popular stopping point for both Appalachian Trail thru-hikers and Long Trail section hikers, positioned between other shelters along this scenic corridor through Vermont.

Directions

Clarendon Shelter is accessible via the Long Trail in Vermont. From the town of Clarendon, take VT Route 103 to the trailhead parking area near the Clarendon Gorge. From there, hike northbound on the Long Trail for approximately 1.5 miles to reach the shelter.

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