Established Camping
Happy Hill Backcountry Shelter on the AT in Vermont — Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Happy Hill Backcountry Shelter on the Appalachian Trail in Vermont is surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby, the Appalachian Trail offers hiking opportunities, and the Connecticut River provides options for water activities.
Description
Just like the Long Trail, the Vermont Appalachian Trail has shelters that can be used by hikers. Winturri Shelter, Stony Brook Shelter, Thistle Hill Shelter, and Happy Hill Shelter are all available on a first come, first serve basis for hikers to spend the night.
Group Use: Groups hiking this portion of the Appalachian Trail may need an Outfitter Guide Special Use Permit from the Green Mountain National Forest. Gilford Woods State Park Campground, where the Appalachian Trail crosses VT 100, and Silver Lake State Park Campground, north of the AT off VT 12 in Barnard, are available for base camp hiking. Please refer to our Groups Hiking Page for more information.
Location
Happy Hill Backcountry Shelter on the AT in Vermont — Appalachian National Scenic Trail is located in Vermont
Coordinates
43.723992 N
72.365243 W
Detours Nearby
Rest N Nest Campground
31 min away
Abel Mountain Campground
39 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 20 min from Burlington
- 1 hr 24 min from Manchester
- 1 hr 52 min from Amherst Center
- 2 hrs 4 min from Glens Falls
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
