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  1. 06-05-2009, 22:27 #1
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    Has the Secret Shelter been closed?

    This was reported on another forum.
    http://www.appalachianpages.com/foru...read.php?t=560

    I met Jim Murray a few years ago, great guy. I'll never forget he offered me a donut. I think he was testing me to see if I was a thru or section hiker, a thru hiker would never turn down a donut! I passed, I was section hiking.
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    Your thread doesn't work - please repair it.
    Dogs are excellent judges of character, this fact goes a long way toward explaining why some people don't like being around them.

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    I think that report said that the shelter was closed but the grounds were still open with water and shower services available.

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    this quest is posted in two threads.... http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/show...p?t=137&page=3
    Dogs are excellent judges of character, this fact goes a long way toward explaining why some people don't like being around them.

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    There is a secret shelter in vermont that is still open to my knowledge.
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    Secret shelter? I have no idea what you are talking about.
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    Quote Originally Posted by joehiker22 View Post
    There is a secret shelter in vermont that is still open to my knowledge.
    It is a privatly owned shelter. Stayed there with SOJO, Conan and a lady from FL last July. Neat place with interesting octagon shaped privy. Only sleeps about 4 people. I tented in back of it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by joehiker22 View Post
    There is a secret shelter in vermont that is still open to my knowledge.
    Is the Secret Shelter in VT located just south of the Gov. Clement Shelter? Is there a water supply nearby?
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    The Secret Shelter in NJ just before heading towards Unionville, is closed. The water is still on and you can tent there. However, the showers, dryer and small hostel are closed. The Italian donkeys are also gone. -- I got this info from a hiker that just hikeed the area. He recommended going into Unionville and staying at the Mayor's place if you are looking for a hostel.
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    is jim okay? im callin the mayor today.if the donkeys are gone im worried. maby hes on vaca? and their is no secret shelter ive ever heard of in any state . idiots.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeff View Post
    Is the Secret Shelter in VT located just south of the Gov. Clement Shelter? Is there a water supply nearby?
    Yes, that is it. It's just before Gov. Clement shelter and does have water. You exit the trail left at a gravel road crossing and walk about .3 mile as I recall. There is a small sign before you get there telling you where to turn. You'll want to watch closely as the sign is easy to overlook.
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    That's a shame that it closed. I stayed there on a 2003 section hike. Had the whole place to myself. The shelter looked run down on the outside but had all the conveniences of home on the inside.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mweinstone View Post
    is jim okay? im callin the mayor today.if the donkeys are gone im worried. maby hes on vaca? and their is no secret shelter ive ever heard of in any state . idiots.
    Did you find out anything from the mayor?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hammock Hanger View Post
    He recommended going into Unionville and staying at the Mayor's place if you are looking for a hostel.
    met a flip-flopper, luna moth, at the West Mountain shelter and he spoke of the mayor. What a wonderful man and very kind to hikers!!!
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    Does anyone know what happened to Jim Murray?
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    The Donkeys were definitely there as of 3/29
    up over the hills, theres nothing to fear
    theres a pub across the way with whisky and beer
    its a lengthy journey on the way up to the top
    but it ain't so bad if you have a great big bottle o'scotch
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    the shelter in NJ is awesome--i hope it's not closed. The donkeys were a nice/hilarious touch. Actually, Unionville in general is pretty awesome. I was there in summer 06, and the bagel shop was fantastic, I slept in the town gazebo, and had a beer and watched a yankees game with one of the mayor's friends.
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