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Black Mountain Cabin
10 mi northeast of Bartlett, NH · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
About Black Mountain Cabin
Black Mountain Backcountry Cabin was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and sits on what was once pasture land. The cabin was renovated in 1992, though its original character was maintained. The surrounding pasture was cleared as well to provide the scenic views that guests enjoy today. The Black Mountain Ski Trail is used to hike or ski to the cabin, depending on the season. The 1.4-mile trail starts at an elevation of 1,250 feet, and the cabin sits at an elevation of 2,450 feet. Guests should be prepared to transport all their gear and supplies on foot. The Black Mountain Ski Trail used to access the cabin is a popular backcountry ski trail. It continues 0.4 miles beyond the cabin to the summit of Black Mountain, which offers views of Carter Dome, Carter Notch and Wildcat Ridge. A groomed trail system operated by Jackson Ski Touring Foundation is within a mile of…
- Fees: Cabin rental fee $40.00 per night plus $8.00 reservation fee.
- Managed by: White Mountain National Forest, USFS - White Mountain National Forest
- Where: 10 mi northeast of Bartlett, NH · 44.1975, -71.17222
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bald Land Trail | Hiking | 1.6 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Bog Brook Trail | Hiking | 1.6 mi | 2.8 mi |
| Wildcat River Trail | Hiking | 1.6 mi | 3.6 mi |
| Hutmens Trail | Hiking | 1.9 mi | 2.2 mi |
| Wild River Trail | Hiking | 2.8 mi | 9.5 mi |
| Halls Ledge Trail | Hiking | 2.8 mi | 1.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 19.3 mi
Propane: 14.1 mi
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