<p>Doors of the North Fork Trail Shelter open onto an expansive view of tundra-covered ridges. BLM Artist-in-Residence Brad DeFrees took this photo during his 2019 art residency on the Pinnell Mountain National Recreation Trail in Interior Alaska. "After hiking for miles along windy ridgelines, a trail shelter with a beautiful view feels like luxury," DeFrees said. He later used the scene as the subject of an art piece. Photo by Brad DeFrees, used with permission.
</p><p>The Pinnell Mountain Trail has two trail shelters, each located about 10 miles from a trailhead and equipped with a rainwater capture system. Since the 27-mile-long trail traverses alpine ridges its entire length, water sources can be sparse, especially mid-summer. The small shelters, built to provide a safe spot to seek cover during inclement weather, are available on a first-come-first-served basis. They feature bunk style beds and a front porch. 
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