About this place

North Fork Shelter Cabin is located approximately 18 trail miles (6.2 km) from Eagle Summit Wayside on the Pinnell Mountain National Recreation Trail on the back side of a hill. Conversely, it is 9 miles from the Twelvemile Summit Wayside. This small cabin is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is primarily intended as an emergency shelter. The cabin includes a water catchment system for collecting rain and melting snow; water should be treated before cooking or drinking.