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Brassie Brook Shelter - Bear Mountain — Appalachian National Scenic Trail is located in Connecticut

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42.0315934852097 N
73.45298530731748 W

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Nora S.

Ranger

Reviewed May. 28, 2021

A refuge in the woods

We ended up stumbling on this campsite on our way to the Riga lean-to, which was a very happy surprise. We started our hike at the under-mountain trailhead, located right off route 41, and climbed up the mountain. Be prepared for steep inclines, and lots of rocks. After about a mile, you reach a trail intersection, stay left and continue up the hill until you reach the giant sign that reads "Appalachian Trail - North and South". As we started pretty late in the afternoon, we ended up directly taking a left and heading to the Riga shelter. On the way, you pass the Brassie Brook Lean-to and its about another mile to Riga. As I said earlier, we stayed for one night at Riga, and after hitting the bear mountain summit (right at the big sign), we turned back to spend the night at Brassie Brook. Brassie Brook has a small lean-to as well as about 4/5 campsites located all around. Firepits, toilets but that's about it. Leave NO Trace! We had a phenomenal time, and definitely recommend!

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Tina D.

Ranger

Reviewed Sep. 29, 2018

Weekend Backpacking

This site is just south of the Bear Mtn summit. You can park at the Undermountain Trailhead area. Once you hit the AT go to the right and it goes to the summit. From the summit it was a left and another mile or so. You will run into the Brassie Brook shelter lean-to. It's a pretty great little site for being in the middle of nowhere like we like. The lean-to fit our small tens, and there is a picnic table. There's also a bear box near by. Room to camp your tent on the ground too if you wanted to or had more ppl along. Our trip was sadly cut short because we were freezing and it was raining a lot LOL but hey it's part of the experience. The fall views made it worth it. We did have some sun spots at least throughout the trip. Great weekend overnight backpacking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Brassie Brook Shelter - Bear Mountain — Appalachian National Scenic Trail?

Brassie Brook Shelter - Bear Mountain — Appalachian National Scenic Trail is located at 1754 feet.

Does Brassie Brook Shelter - Bear Mountain — Appalachian National Scenic Trail have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Brassie Brook Shelter - Bear Mountain — Appalachian National Scenic Trail does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Brassie Brook Shelter - Bear Mountain — Appalachian National Scenic Trail?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is available.