Highlight • Mountain Hut
Rufus Morgan Shelter
Hiking
5.0
(5)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Nantahala National Forest
Tips
Frank Hartmann
December 27, 2020
Hiking
A popular shelter because it is close to the NOC. Sufficient tent sites and water available.
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Elevation 640 m
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