Seth Warner Shelter
Open year-round. First-come, first-served with no reservations. Maximum stay of two consecutive nights. No fees required. The shelter was relocated and rebuilt in early 2023.
Flood Watch issued July 29 at 1:42AM EDT until July 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The mid-Hudson Valley, eastern Catskills, and the central and southern Taconics in eastern New York, Litchfield County in northwest Connecticut, Berkshire County in western Massachusetts, and Bennington and Windham counties in southern Vermont. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of moderate to heavy rain and a few thunderstorms continue overnight into Wednesday afternoon. Rainfall rates may reach as high as 1 to 2 inches per hour within the heaviest and most persistent downpours. Despite recent dry conditions, such high rainfall rates in a short period of time can result in flash flooding, especially in urban and poor drainage areas and where heavy rain repeatedly impacts a given area. An additional 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected for most areas in the flood watch, with locally higher amounts possible, especially across portions of the eastern Catskills, and across portions of Litchfield and Berkshire counties. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Seth Warner Shelter serves as the gateway to Vermont's Long Trail for northbound hikers and marks the beginning of the shared Appalachian Trail/Long Trail corridor. This primitive three-sided shelter sits within the Green Mountain National Forest's Manchester District, accessible via a short 0.2-mile spur trail off the main footpath. The shelter accommodates 6-7 hikers and includes nearby tent platforms for overflow camping. The current shelter was completed in early 2023 after the original structure was deconstructed in August 2022. Volunteers precut the frame as a kit, which was airlifted to the site by helicopter before the Long Trail Patrol completed final construction. The new location sits approximately two miles north of the former site, positioned farther from road access to minimize unwanted use. As with all Long Trail shelters, Seth Warner operates first-come, first-served with no reservations accepted. There are no fees to stay, though donations to the Green Mountain Club support ongoing maintenance. Hikers should bring their own shelter as a backup during peak season when the shelter may be full. A composting privy is available, and water can be obtained from nearby sources but must be filtered, boiled, or chemically treated before drinking.
Directions
Accessed via the Appalachian Trail/Long Trail. The shelter is located approximately 5.45 miles north of the Vermont-Massachusetts border on a short spur trail to the west. Coordinates: 42.79804, -73.11836.
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 | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Community Posts
No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience!