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Bear locker/box is provided, water is available but needs to be filtered/purified.
Springer Mountain Shelter (3700 ft) to trail east on side trail with privy and reliable spring. Established tent sites nearby.
Where it all began for me! Southern Terminus of the AT, easy hike from the dirt road and a 7 mile climb from Amicalola. Also near the Benton Mackaye trail.
Like some of the other shelters with easy access, Springer Mountain shelters are strewn with trash. If you're gonna stay here, tent it. Mouse scat is everywhere inside of the shelters due to lazy and dirty visitors. There's always old, left behind gear lying around. It's a shame...this is a special place to alot of folks.
Not much to say. It's at the end of a pretty aggressive start to the Appalachian Trail. There is a fire ring, a picnic table, and a privy - but it isn't nearly as nice as the Lodge was the night before! :)
One of the best shelters I have seen. Could easily sleep 6 with main deck and loft. Has small rodents so use cables for food and hooks for bags/clothes. Has fire ring and compost privies nearby. Water source nearby. Worth the 8 miles hike from the state park. Half mile from springer mountain summit.
