In a message dated 96-08-27 23:57:50 EDT, WayneBrown@gnn.com (Wayne Brown) writes: << After years of day-hiking, my son and I are going to attempt an overnighter this October. We plan to hit the trail Friday afternoon at Newfound Gap. From there we will take a short, three mile hike on the AT to the Icewater Spring Shelter. >> Isn't this shelter closed??? Alice IL Fltlndr@aol.com