Description for NY: William Brien Memorial Shelter, Resident Rattlesnake found dead
Description by refreeman
William Brien Memorial Shelter
County/State: Orange, NY. Elevation: 1070'
1379.4 miles from Springer and 794.6 miles to Katahdin
Next shelter south, Fingerboard Shelter, 5.3 miles.
Next shelter north, West Mountain Shelter, 3.1 miles.
This stone structure was built in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Shelter accommodates 8 roughly. Water is available from spring-fed well on blue-blazed trail (may fail in dry weather). This shelter is named in memory of the first president of the New York Ramblers, William Brien, who bequeathed funds to erect a shelter on the A.T. The original shelter at Island Pond was removed and the name transferred to this shelter on Letterrock Mountain.
A word of caution: As far back as 2001 a rattlesnake has been reported to live in or near this shelter. In June 2007 a rattlesnake was found killed in front of the shelter.
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#1
Re: NY: William Brien Memorial Shelter, Resident Rattlesnake found dead
It looked like the snake’s head was crushed by a rock. The snake’s rattle was missing; most likely taken as a souvenir. So, if only one rattle snake lived in the area the shelter no longer has a resident rattle snake. However, it is more likely that more than one rattle snake lives in the area. -
#2
Re: NY: William Brien Memorial Shelter, Resident Rattlesnake found dead
I don't particularly like snakes. This is sad though. Kinda. He is big so at least I'd see him if he was near. The smaller one's scare me and the Copperheads. =/ Guess he isn't going to scare anyone anymore. -
#3
06-14-2007 09:22
Re: NY: William Brien Memorial Shelter, Resident Rattlesnake found dead
I hope they catch the person who killed the snake - and throw the book at 'em. My opinion. -
#4
Re: NY: William Brien Memorial Shelter, Resident Rattlesnake found dead
Agreed, throw the book... or a big rock... at 'em!
Originally Posted by MOWGLI
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