Thistle Hill Shelter

Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations or fees required.

About

Thistle Hill Shelter is a traditional three-sided Appalachian Trail shelter situated in the Green Mountain National Forest near Pomfret, Vermont. The shelter provides basic protection from the elements with a roof and raised wooden sleeping platform, facing east toward the White River valley with views of sunrise. This primitive backcountry site is maintained for thru-hikers and backpackers traveling the Appalachian Trail. The shelter operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system or fees required. Water must be treated or filtered from nearby natural sources. The shelter is accessible via the Appalachian Trail and is typical of the rustic backcountry accommodations found along Vermont's long-distance hiking trails. As a primitive backcountry shelter, visitors should be prepared for basic conditions and practice Leave No Trace principles. The site is managed as part of the Green Mountain National Forest's network of trail shelters that serve hikers traversing Vermont's portion of the Appalachian Trail.

Directions

Thistle Hill Shelter is located along the Appalachian Trail in Vermont, near White River Junction. Access is via a hike-in trail; specific directions depend on your starting point along the AT.

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