Gunsight Pass Shelter, Mountain hut in Flathead County, United States.
The Gunsight Pass Shelter stands at 6,946 feet elevation, featuring a single room with a woodstove and stone construction near the treeline.
The National Park Service completed the construction of this shelter in June 1932, with a total investment of 638 dollars at that time.
The shelter exemplifies rustic architecture principles through its use of natural materials and integration with the surrounding mountain environment.
Visitors can locate the shelter at coordinates 48.609314, -113.738512 while hiking along the South Loop Trail in Glacier National Park.
The design draws inspiration from Appalachian Mountain Club cabins in New Hampshire, adapting their features for Montana's mountain conditions.
Location: Flathead County
Inception: 1930s
Architects: National Park Service
Architectural style: rustic architecture
GPS coordinates: 48.60931,-113.73851
Latest update: March 12, 2025 15:24
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