Pickle Branch A.T. Shelter
Salem, Virginia · 1,890 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
- 1,890 ft (576 m)1,890 ft576 m
- Land
- Jefferson National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Amenities
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About
This is an Appalachain Trail shelter.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Pickle Branch A.T. Shelter: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain85°63°
- ThuRain Showers Likely, 56% chance of rain73°63°
- FriMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 15% chance of rain79°42°
- SatMostly Sunny, 6% chance of rain56°33°
- SunSunny59°38°
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