Highlight • Mountain Hut
Sam Moore Shelter
Hiking
5.0
(2)
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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Matthew
September 27, 2023
Hiking
The section of the Appalachian Trail leading to the Sam Moore Shelter is super well-marked with signs and blazes. The shelter, itself, is a standard primitive shelter that resembles many of the others you'll find along the trail in Virginia and is down a short spur trail. It comes with a fire ring and a separate picnic area (don't eat inside the shelter!).
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