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Gravel Springs Hut is 0.2 mi south of Gravel Springs Gap and another 0.2 mi down
It's a great trail if you like going down and then coming up.
Water. Bear pole at hut. For tent, hammock sites continue past hut, right, up hill. At next bear pole, turn left for sweet big tent spot. Continue straight up past bear pole for other sites. I took trees on side of big tent spot, we all got along. Happy place.
We didn't stay at this hut; it was merely one of many places we passed on our 15 mile loop hike. We did stop to eat lunch here and talk with the PATC gentleman who was doing some groundskeeping. We finished eating about the same time the PATC guy finished and left, and as soon as he did, a huge black bear entered the hut to inspect his work! (and probably sniff for food!). The bear must have been lying in wait, because it seemed awfully coincidental that the second the guy left the bear appeared. In any case, it was the highlight of our hike and one of the few bears we've seen in Shenandoah. To keep the bears and people safe, please remember to never feed the wildlife in the park.
Stayed at this hut in April 2015 while hiking the A.T. from Waynesboro to Front Royal. We got soaked from the rains the day before and stayed here overnight to day our equipment off. The hut has a lot to offer after entire day of hiking.
Annabelle owns this shelter and spends her nights eating socks. 10/10, good spring. Wa wa flows at 4LPM. Met my (future) husband here also so that’s a plus.
