Campground
Big Branch Shelter
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Nearby trails
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Activities
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About Big Branch Shelter
overnight shelter located on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail and coincident Long Trail
Know before you go
Big Branch Shelter
Sun & Moon
10:59 AM
Sunrise
4:40 PM
Solar Noon
10:21 PM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 11:37 AM
Golden Hour PM ← 9:42 PM
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Waning Crescent
1% illuminated
Live11h 21m of daylight
Big Branch Shelter
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LiveSep 15 – Oct 15 · Based on historical averages
Big Branch Shelter
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Off Season
October — October conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Nearby Trails
Green Mountain
hard · 8.62 mi · 1212 ft gain
GREEN MOUNTAIN CONNECTOR
easy · 0.66 mi · 555 ft gain
Old Job
moderate · 3.25 mi · 294 ft gain
Old Job Trail
moderate · 3.29 mi · 1062 ft gain
LITTLE ROCK POND LOOP
easy · 0.93 mi · 352 ft gain
Baker Peak
easy · 1.88 mi · 701 ft gain
Appalachian Trail;Long Trail
expert · 13.76 mi · 2605 ft gain
Homer Stone Trail
moderate · 2.28 mi · 1401 ft gain
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