Ptarmigan Creek Shelter Cabin is located approximately 10 trail miles (6.2 km) from Eagle Summit on the Pinnell Mountain National Recreation Trail in a saddle just below Pinnell Mountain. 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.
Ptarmigan Creek Trail Shelter is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
See the map for Ptarmigan Creek Trail Shelter's exact location and directions.
Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.