Greenwall Shelter

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

About

Greenwall Shelter is a primitive overnight shelter situated on the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail where they share a common path through southern Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest. Located within the Robert T. Stafford White Rocks National Recreation Area, the shelter is accessed via a 0.2-mile side trail from the main trail corridor. The simple wooden structure provides floor space for approximately 6 hikers seeking shelter from the elements. This backcountry site is maintained by volunteers from the Green Mountain Club and offers basic amenities typical of Appalachian Trail shelters. A composting privy is available on-site. Water is not provided at the shelter but can be obtained from nearby water sources such as Bully Brook, though all water must be treated or filtered before consumption. During drier periods, hikers may need to follow the stream bed to find pools or obtain water from cascades along the trail. Unlike some high-use sites along the Long Trail such as Little Rock Pond or Stratton Pond which charge a $5 per person per night fee, Greenwall Shelter operates on a free, first-come, first-served basis. The shelter is located approximately 1,682 miles from Springer Mountain and 515 miles from Mount Katahdin, making it a common overnight stop for northbound and southbound thru-hikers.

Directions

Access via the Appalachian Trail/Long Trail. From VT Route 140, hike north on the AT/LT approximately 4 miles. Turn onto a 0.2-mile blue-blazed side trail leading to the shelter.

Nearby Campgrounds