Douglas Trail Shelter
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations or fees required.
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 1:11AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, eastern New York, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds continue today, especially across the eastern Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital District, northern Taconics, and southern Vermont. Blowing and drifting snow will occur today due to these gusty winds, where treated roadways can be re-covered in snow.
About
William B. Douglas Shelter is a classic backcountry lean-to situated in Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest within the Lye Brook Wilderness. Located on a short side trail from the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail, this eight-person shelter sits in a small clearing at approximately 2,210 feet elevation. The shelter is positioned about 3.2 miles north of Route 11/30 trailhead and serves as an overnight stopping point for long-distance and section hikers. The shelter offers basic amenities including a composting toilet and nearby water sources that must be treated or filtered before use. As a backcountry site in the Green Mountain National Forest, camping between shelters is permitted and small wood fires are allowed when following Leave No Trace principles. The shelter operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system or fees required, making it accessible to all hikers traveling through this section of Vermont's premier long-distance trails.
Directions
Hike the Appalachian Trail south from Route 11/30 trailhead for approximately 3.2 miles. The shelter is located on a short side trail.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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