North Fork Shelter Cabin is located approximately 10 trail miles from the Twelvemile Summit Trailhead on the Pinnell Mountain National Recreation Trail on the back side of a hill. This small cabin is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is primarily intended as an emergency shelter. The cabin includes a water catchment system for collecting rain and melting snow; water should be treated before cooking or drinking.
Source: rec_gov · last verified 2026-05-19