Appalachian Trail Shelters| WGS84 |
| 40.51312 | -76.3464 |
| 40° 30.787'N | 76° 20.784'W |
| 40° 30' 47.2"N | 76° 20' 47"W |
| 18T 385935E 4485582N |
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501 Shelter 
Waypoint: 501Shltr 40.51312,-76.3464
County/State: Berks PA
Elevation: 1460' or USGS elevation
1196.7 miles from Springer and 1000.7 miles to Katahdin
next shelter south ↓ 4.1 miles. next shelter north ↑ 14.9 miles. all shelters
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Additional information:
| Type: Shelter | Capacity: 12 | Fee: No |
| Near AT: Yes | Accuracy: GPS | Information: Fully enclosed; maintained by local care |
| USFS Land: No | Maintained by: Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club |
Notes: "Fully enclosed, water, port-a-potty (in season); there is a caretaker year round"
USGS quad: SWATARA HILL
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