Gov. Clement Shelter

Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations or fees required. Access via Gilman Road, though road conditions may vary seasonally.

About

Governor Clement Shelter is a historic stone shelter located along the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail in the Green Mountain National Forest near Shrewsbury, Vermont. Built in 1929 by the family of William H. Field of Mendon, the shelter was named for Percival W. Clement, who served as Governor of Vermont from 1919 to 1921. The shelter was repointed with new sleeping bunks installed in 2010 and is maintained by the Green Mountain Club. Situated in an overgrown field near a dirt road (Gilman Road), this primitive shelter accommodates up to 10 people and includes a privy. Water is available from a stream approximately 200 feet to the east, though it must be treated or filtered before consumption. The shelter serves as a popular stopping point for Long Trail and Appalachian Trail thru-hikers and day hikers accessing Killington Peak. As a backcountry trail shelter on federal land, Governor Clement operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees or reservations required. The shelter is accessible year-round, though winter access depends on road and trail conditions. Dispersed camping is also permitted throughout much of the Green Mountain National Forest between shelters.

Directions

From Cuttingsville, VT, head west on Upper Cold River Road for approximately 2 miles. The shelter is accessible via a short hike from the road.

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