Melville Nauheim Shelter
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. 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
Melville Nauheim Shelter is a backcountry overnight shelter situated on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Long Trail in Vermont's Green Mountain National Forest. Built in 1977 by the Green Mountain Club, this frame structure accommodates up to 8 people and serves as the first shelter north of Route 9. The shelter is accessible via a 1.5-mile northbound hike on the Appalachian Trail from Route 9, featuring a steep initial climb with stone staircases. The shelter provides basic amenities including a composting toilet and access to water from a stream located where the spur trail meets the main trail. Hikers must treat or filter all water before use. The site is maintained jointly by the Green Mountain Club and the US Forest Service as part of the extensive shelter system along these iconic long-distance trails. This is a primitive backcountry site with no hookups, electricity, or modern facilities. Campers should come prepared for self-sufficient camping and practice Leave No Trace principles. The shelter operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations.
Directions
From Route 9, hike north on the Appalachian Trail for approximately 1.5 miles. The shelter is accessed via a short spur trail.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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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