Cherry Tree Iron Mountain Shelter
Troutdale, Virginia · 4,439 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 4,439 ft (1,353 m)4,439 ft1,353 m
- Land
- Jefferson National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
The Cherry Tree Shelter was constructed right around the time that the AT moved away from its original route along Iron Mountain to the present route that passes through the Grayson Highlands. Some hikers who still followed the old route of the trail into the late 1950s reported staying at this shelter -- the only one west of the New River along the old trail route.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Cherry Tree Iron Mountain Shelter: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny71°60°
- ThuPartly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 15% chance of rain71°61°
- FriSunny then Rain Showers Likely, 67% chance of rain66°38°
- SatMostly Sunny, 11% chance of rain45°33°
- SunSunny52°36°
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Dispersed camping nearby
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Scales
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Camp site
Troutdale, VA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Jefferson National Forest
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