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February 18, 2021 by Chloe Miller Leave a Comment

Battell Shelter: A Look Back and Plans for the Future

August 21, 2025

At 3,300 feet on the south side of Mount Abraham, just under a mile from the summit, the Long Trail hiker comes upon Battell Shelter. The three-sided Adirondack-style lean-to, built in 1967 by work parties from Farm and Wilderness Camp in Plymouth, sleeps eight. Battell Shelter is one of the … Read more

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The Green Mountain Club is the founder and maintainer of the Long Trail - the oldest long distance hiking trail in America. Established in 1910 to build this trail stretching the length of Vermont, the club now also maintains the Appalachian Trail in Vermont and trails in the Northeast Kingdom in its mission to "make the Vermont mountains play a larger part in the life of the people." Read more...

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**Modified weekend visitor center hours: The Green Mountain Club Visitor Center on Route 100 in Waterbury Center will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, and 12 p.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, August 24. Find the full list of daily hours and plan your visit here.

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