Happy Hill Backcountry Shelter on the AT in Vermont — Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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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  • Review photo of Happy Hill Backcountry Shelter on the AT in Vermont — Appalachian National Scenic Trail by Justin P., September 17, 2022
  • Review photo of Happy Hill Backcountry Shelter on the AT in Vermont — Appalachian National Scenic Trail by Justin P., September 17, 2022
  • Review photo of Happy Hill Backcountry Shelter on the AT in Vermont — Appalachian National Scenic Trail by Justin P., September 17, 2022
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