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october mountain lean-to - appalachian trail database

Shelter Information

     Mileage from Katahdin: 630.3
Mileage from Springer: 1536.8
State: Massachusetts
Hiking Miles to Next Shelter:
  • 9.3 miles South, Upper Goose Pond Cabin
  • 9.0 miles North, Kay Wood Lean-to
    Elevation: 1930 ft.
    Notes: Shelter, Water
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    User Comments

    This location has been rated a 4 by 1 viewers.

     

    PK, 05/29/07User Rating: 
    "Shelter is very close to a small stream. A small fire pit, privy, picnic table, and wires for a bear bag were nice amenities. The shelter itself had platform bunks for 4, 6 if someone slept on the floor. Also in the front was a large area for extra sleeping space. Nice and well maintained."

     

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