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Cow Camp Gap Shelter

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Overview

Cow Camp Gap Shelter is a wilderness hut inside of George Washington National Forest.

Poi Info

  • Amenities: wilderness hut, shelter (lean to)
  • Camping: no fees, capacity 8
  • Other Info: Has two unprotected springs--gb, 89; Campsites nearby--gb, 84
  • Hiking Trails (5)
  1. 1
    Cow Camp Gap Shelter Loop via Appalachian Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 5.9 mi
  2. 2
    Cole Mountain Loop via Henry Lanum Memorial Trail and Appalachian Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 11.8 mi
  3. 3
    mileage via Appalachian Trail
    ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 23.9 mi
  4. 4
    North Creek Campground
    ★ ★ DIFFICULT 158.8 mi
  5. 5
    Buck Mountain via FR 520
    ★ ★ MODERATE 5.2 mi