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STRAIGHT BRANCH IRON MOUNTAIN SHELTER

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About this place

37.38416
-80.18421
No Fee
Water can be treated or filtered from nearby water sources
No restroom available

More details

This trail is a pretty steady incline up until you arrive at Straight Branch Shelter. There is a stream near by. Follow the blue blaze trail directly in front of the shelter down the hill. The privy has been torn down. There is also an old fire pit and p

USGS Topo Good road labels

Nearby (≈ 5 miles)

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Relief / Topo Great for terrain & contours

Weather (5-day)

Fri, Jan 16
17° / 39°
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Sat, Jan 17
29° / 43°
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Sun, Jan 18
20° / 33°
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Mon, Jan 19
20° / 33°
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Tue, Jan 20
13° / 24°
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