Hexacuba Shelter
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations or fees required. Water source may be unreliable; hikers should carry sufficient water.
Town Hall Road Camping and Fire Restrictions
Camping and campfires are restricted along Slippery Brook Road (Forest Road 17) and East Branch Road (Forest Road 38), which together form a 7‑mile road system collectively known as Town Hall Road. Camping within ¼ mile of these roads is only allowed at designated campsites marked with a tent…
Lincoln Woods Trail Closure
UPDATE: Lincoln Woods Trail will close beginning June 15th through November 2026 when when restoration work commences. See the Lincoln Woods Trailhead page for more information.
Pemigewasset Wilderness Food Storage Requirement
Effective May 1st, 2026, all overnight campers in the Pemigewasset Wilderness must store all food, food containers, scented items (such as soap, lip balm, and toothpaste) and refuse in a cylindrical, hard-sided, non-pliable Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) certified bear resistant…
About
Hexacuba Shelter is a distinctive hexagonal backcountry shelter accommodating up to eight hikers on the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire's White Mountain National Forest. Built and maintained by the Dartmouth Outing Club, this free shelter provides basic overnight accommodation for through-hikers and section hikers traveling the AT. The shelter is accessed via a 0.2-mile spur path off Kodiak Trail (Appalachian Trail), located 1.6 miles south of the south peak of Mt. Cube near Orford, NH. A privy is available on-site. The only water source is a small brook at the spur path junction, which may be unreliable during dry periods. All water must be treated before use. As with all backcountry camping in White Mountain National Forest, hikers should practice Leave No Trace principles and pack out all trash. Group size is limited to 10 people or fewer. Dogs must be leashed in developed areas.
Directions
From the Appalachian Trail (Kodiak Trail), the shelter is accessed via a 0.2-mile spur path located 1.6 miles south of the south peak of Mt. Cube.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (603) 536-6100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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