Hikers on the Appalachian Trail in the Standing Indian area of the Nantahala National Forest near Franklin, NC have a new trail shelter to enjoy. Located at the head of the Long Branch drainage, the new, sturdy structure replaces the old, dilapidated Big Springs Gap shelter nearby.
![New Long Branch Shelter on the A.T. in the Standing Indian Basin](https://www.wncoutdoors.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-new_standing_indian_long_branch_trail_shelter-1024x768.jpg)
Official Forest Service Press Release about the Shelter
Kenny Hillyard
anyway to obtain plans, list of material on this shelter ??