Jim Liberty Cabin
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No fee or reservations required. Winter access is difficult as the parking lot is not plowed and trails may be unbroken.
Flood Watch issued June 12 at 8:21AM EDT until June 13 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Clusters of slow moving thunderstorms will bring a risk of flash flooding to portions of Maine and New Hampshire later today into tonight. Storm development will support rainfall rates up to 3 inches an hour. These slow moving and repeating rounds of heavy rain could lead to localized and possibly considerable flash flooding. For Carroll County New Hampshire, recent flooding has elevated streams and saturated the ground, making this area particularly vulnerable to any rapid runoff. * WHAT...Flash Flooding caused by slow moving thunderstorms and repeating rounds of heavy rainfall. * WHERE...Portions of Maine, including the following areas, Central Somerset, Interior Cumberland Highlands, Northern Franklin, Northern Oxford, Southern Franklin, Southern Oxford and Southern Somerset and northern New Hampshire, including the following areas, Northern Carroll and Southern Carroll. * WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in rapid rises in area rivers and streams, and flooding of other low-lying and flood-prone locations. In recently wet areas like Carroll County New Hampshire, brooks and streams are already running high and could flood quickly with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Storms will be slow-moving and capable of producing torrential rainfall. Localized rainfall totals in excess of 3 inches are possible, which may occur in as little as an hour or two. Recent wet conditions keeping streams running high, and soils wet. These areas in particular will be more vulnerable to flash flooding. However rainfall amounts exceeding 3 inches in a few hours could result in flooding for most areas regardless of antecedent conditions.
Heat Advisory issued June 12 at 2:29AM EDT until June 12 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...Heat index values of 95 to 100 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Jim Liberty Cabin sits on the historic footprint of the Old Peak House, which was built in 1891 and destroyed by a windstorm in 1915. The current cabin was constructed by the Forest Service in 1932 and renovated in 1974. Located at the intersection of the Liberty and Hammond trails on Mount Chocorua's southwest shoulder, it provides a rustic overnight option for hikers tackling one of New Hampshire's most iconic peaks. The cabin is a simple one-room structure with three triple bunks accommodating up to nine people and a small table. There is no potable water available, so visitors must pack in their own supply. A pit toilet is located 300 feet down the Liberty Trail. Fires are strictly prohibited in and around the cabin. Access is via the Liberty Trail from the trailhead at the end of Paugus Mill Road. The unpaved parking lot holds approximately 10 vehicles and is not plowed in winter, making winter access challenging. The trail to the cabin is approximately 2.5 miles with significant elevation gain.
Directions
From Route 16, turn onto Chocorua Lake Road and cross the Narrows Bridge between Chocorua Lake and Little Chocorua Lake. Follow the dirt road for 1.0 mile and take a left fork up a hill onto Fowlers Mill Road. Follow Fowlers Mill Road for 2.4 miles until you see a sign for Liberty and Brook Trails. Turn right onto Paugus Mill Road and follow it for 1 mile to the parking lot at the trailhead.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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) 447-5448 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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