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Happy Hill Backcountry Shelter on the AT in Vermont — Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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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.

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Regional Agency Land

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.

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Happy Hill Backcountry Shelter on the AT in Vermont — Appalachian National Scenic Trail is located in Vermont

Coordinates

43.723992 N
72.365243 W

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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

Justin P.

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Reviewed Sep. 17, 2022

Cool double-decker shelter with large tent areas

Note this is a back country campsite that is 100% hike in, with no guaranteed water. I tent camped here in August while doing a section hike of the Appalachian Trail.

The shelter had a ground floor and a loft but each floor could maybe fit 4-5 people comfortably, but I decided to tent camp. There were a bunch of level tent camp sites around the shelter. The loft was nice since folks could decide to sleep up there while others were down below, either cooking, arriving, or departing.

The privvy was relatively new and in great shape.

There wasn't any water at the source while I was staying here and it looks like a seasonal source.

There were no views here except for the beautiful surrounding forest.

This was a great place to stop along the Appalachian Trail but I would not consider it a destination shelter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Happy Hill Backcountry Shelter on the AT in Vermont — Appalachian National Scenic Trail have wifi?
No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Happy Hill Backcountry Shelter on the AT in Vermont — Appalachian National Scenic Trail does not have wifi.