My fiance and I hiked in late at about 9p in total darkness. It was about 1/2 a mile up to the split and then another 1/2 mile down to the shelter. Signage was good and easy to notice even at night. We arrived at the shelter and there were some campers we greeted and then we pitched a tent nearby (vincinity camping allowed). We fell asleep to the gentle sounds of the stream and woke up around daybreak surrounded by a loght mist and beautiful early fall foliage. Highly recommend this site, wish we had stayed longer!