Wintturin Shelter
Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations or fees. Water must be treated from nearby sources. Camping limited to two consecutive nights.
Heat Advisory issued July 3 at 2:30AM EDT until July 3 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 95. * WHERE...Portions of northern New York and central, northeast, northwest, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest heat index values will occur between 1 PM and 5 PM today. This is the third consecutive day of unusually hot conditions. As such, impacts will remain higher despite the slightly lower temperatures and heat index values.
About
Wintturi Shelter is a three-sided Adirondack-style log lean-to located along the Appalachian Trail in the Green Mountain National Forest near Bridgewater, Vermont. At approximately 1,910 feet elevation, it provides overnight accommodation for 6-8 hikers in a forested backcountry setting. The shelter was rebuilt in 1995 and is named after Mauri Wintturi, a dedicated trail volunteer who maintained this section. This primitive backcountry shelter operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees or reservations. Water is available from nearby natural sources but must be filtered or treated before drinking. A privy is located near the shelter. Hikers should follow Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash. The shelter is maintained by the Ottauquechee Section of the Green Mountain Club, which manages this portion of the Appalachian Trail. Camping at trailside shelters is limited to two consecutive nights. This is a hike-in only facility with no vehicle access.
Directions
Access the Wintturi Shelter via the Appalachian Trail, approximately 5 miles north of the Stony Brook Shelter and 3 miles south of the Thistle Hill Shelter.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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