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Rocky Branch Shelter #1
Rocky Branch Shelter sleeps 6-8, with a fire ring, toilet, and 3 tent platforms for tenting. The shelter sits along the Rocky Branch River just outside of the Presidential-Dry River Wilderness. The Rocky Branch Trail is now open all the way through. It re-opened in September 2015, 4 years after closure due to damage sustained during Tropical Storm Irene.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | The Rocky Branch Trail closed from the end of Rocky Branch Road (Jericho Road) to Rocky Branch Shelter #2. |
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| Fees: | No Fee |
| Water: | No |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:The south end of the Rocky Branch Trail, which starts at the terminus of the Jericho Road one mile west of the junction of Rts 302 and 16 in Glen, is the quickest access to the Rocky Branch Shelter #1 as it is only 2 miles from the trailhead.
Activities
Dispersed Camping
Location
