Thistle Hill Backcountry Shelter on the AT in Vermont — Appalachian National Scenic Trail
Justin P.
Reviewed Sep. 18, 2022

Basic AT shelter with average tent camping

I tent camped here during a section hike of the AT. The shelter was a one-story standard AT shelter with a fire ring and a bench for seating.

I got to the shelter late in the day so my view on the tent camping might be biased, but it seemed to have smaller spots for tent camping that were somewhat sloped.

There was a decent privvy (see photos) and water during my stay, though it was right after a smaller storm the previous evening.

There aren't any views from this shelter, but it was a peaceful place to stop in the woods!

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  • Review photo of Thistle Hill Backcountry Shelter on the AT in Vermont — Appalachian National Scenic Trail by Justin P., September 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Thistle Hill Backcountry Shelter on the AT in Vermont — Appalachian National Scenic Trail by Justin P., September 18, 2022
  • Shelter area 360 view
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  • Review photo of Thistle Hill Backcountry Shelter on the AT in Vermont — Appalachian National Scenic Trail by Justin P., September 18, 2022
  • Review photo of Thistle Hill Backcountry Shelter on the AT in Vermont — Appalachian National Scenic Trail by Justin P., September 18, 2022
  • Surrounding tent site 360 view
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