Just wanted to let you all know Mashipacong Shelter in High Pt State Park has temprorarily been closed off to use. The AT in front of the shelter is still open for hikers to use. There is a bear currently being trapped that has developed a tendency to try to get food from the shelter, because of the acts of careless campers this summer.
Gren Anderson Shelter to the south and Rutherford to the north are fine places to spend the night at and neither is far from this one. Thru-hikers should plan their schedules accordingly.
I’ll post when I find out more info or when the shelter has been re-opened for use.
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