The largest, oldest shelter on The Long Trail – originally built in 1920, reconstructed in 1996.
There is usually a GMC caretaker in residence.
photos October 3, 2007
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The largest, oldest shelter on The Long Trail – originally built in 1920, reconstructed in 1996.
There is usually a GMC caretaker in residence.
photos October 3, 2007
How does occupancy tend to be this time of year? What are the alternatives if there isn’t space?
Hi Andrew, unfortunately I haven’t visited Taft Lodge since 2007, so I can’t speak for its recent trends. I do know that it reportedly has space to sleep 24, and I was one of only three people at the shelter when I was there in ’07. The mountains get cold in October so I imagine there would be plenty of room. I think overflow camping should be possible in the general area, too.
Hi, i was wondering if we have to pay or make a reservation to stay a night in a shelter of mount mansfield. Thank you
It’s a very informal backcountry setting. There’s no reservation system and a caretaker may be present to accept cash payments.