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The Shindagin lean-to is tucked into a little hollow on the edge of a beautiful, hemlock-lined ravine. Surrounded by towering Hemlocks and White Pines, a night spent in the shelter is an opportunity to experience one of the most beautiful Northern Hardwood and ravine habitats that Upstate, NY has to offer.
From the parking spot on Prospect Valley Rd., cross the footbridge as part of the Finger Lakes Trail due East. The trail will be marked with white blazes. As you follow the blazes you will hike up for about 0.5 miles, increasing elevation by about 150ft, and then down 30-50 ft for 0.2 miles before reaching the shelter. Within sight of the shelter are two other fire rings for multiple group use.
The 12 year old shelter is in fantastic shape, and is equipped with an axe, rake, broom, and a few other supplies that come and go as hikers do. There is a metal fire ring, with a large grill grate. Fresh water can be gathered from the creek that is 100ft past the shelter at a small but beautiful waterfall. A clean outhouse is also available about 100 ft behind the shelter, and can be found by following the blue blazes. No reservation or permits are required.
The lean-to is located at 42.32761°N, 76.32905°W.
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