Congdon Shelter
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No fees or reservations. Spring mud season may create challenging trail conditions. Water must be filtered or treated from the nearby brook.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:40PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to 110 expected. * WHERE...Litchfield county in Connecticut, southern Berkshire county in Massachusetts, Bennington and eastern Windham counties in Vermont, and in eastern New York the following counties: southern Herkimer, southern Fulton, Montgomery, Schoharie, Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, southeast Warren, Washington, Rensselaer, Columbia, eastern Greene, Dutchess, and Ulster. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be little to no relief at night, with low temperatures in the 70s along with humid conditions persisting across much of the area tonight.
About
Congdon Shelter is a historic backcountry shelter situated where the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail run together through Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest. Built by the Long Trail Patrol in 1967, the shelter honors Herbert Wheaton Congdon, a pioneer trail builder and mapmaker who contributed significantly to early Long Trail development. Originally constructed as a four-walled cabin with a wood stove, it was converted to an open-front lean-to after 1985. The shelter offers wooden bunks sleeping 8 hikers and serves as a popular first-night destination for thru-hikers beginning the Long Trail from Massachusetts. A small brook east of the shelter provides water that must be filtered or treated before drinking. A privy is located nearby, and overflow tent sites are available on the ridge west of the Long Trail above the outhouse. As with all Long Trail shelters on National Forest land, use is first-come, first-served with no reservations. There are no fees. Hikers should follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash. The shelter is accessed by hiking approximately 2 miles south on the Appalachian Trail from Route 9 near Woodford, Vermont.
Directions
Hike south on the Appalachian Trail from Route 9 (near Woodford, Vermont) for approximately 2 miles.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| 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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