Boyce Shelter

About this site

Shelter 3 sided Lean-to located along the Long Trail in Breadloaf Wilderness. The Burnt Hill trail climbs easily to a junction at 0.7 miles and then turns to the left. The trail continues to climb easily along an old logging road for the first 1.0 mile. Then it enters the Breadloaf Wilderness and climbs more steeply to its junction with the Long Trail at 2.1 miles. Boyce Shelter is located 0.6 miles north of the junction on the Long Trail. Maximum elevation change is 1280 feet. Please practice Leave No Trace ethics, such as carry out what you carry in. Trail blazing, maintenance, and signage will be minimal in Wilderness Areas. Additional Info: Built in 1963 by US Forest Service as a three-sided lean-to with capacity for 8. Composting toilet available. Water from nearby streams (treat or filter; may be unreliable in dry periods). Fires allowed. Pets allowed. Open year-round, first-come first-served, no fees or reservations.

Amenities & access

Contact

• https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gmfl/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=65041&actid=34

Location

43.966870, -72.947800