Sunday, September 18, 2016

Appalachian Trail - Thornton Gap to Pass Mountain Hut and Spring



I’m planning on posting some videos showing shelters and more importantly (to me) the springs.
I visited the Pass Mountain Hut in the Northern end of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia this past weekend as part of a planning trip for a longer section hike. This shelter is located 1.7 miles north of the Thornton Gap parking lot on the Blue Ridge Parkway where US 211 crosses. There is a restroom and water at the parking lot.  The Pass Mountain Hut is a fairly standard 3 sided structure with an internal mezzanine and can sleep approximately 10. There are two privies at this location, a pole to hang food bags from, AND a very cool (and large) bear locker to place food in. The spring was still running nicely with cold clear water despite recent drought conditions. There are also tent sites nearby.   

A free permit is required to overnight in the park.  More information can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/campbc.htm

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