Moose Mountain Shelter
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Winter access may be difficult due to snow.
Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 12:33AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest, west central, and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect the power outage threat to continue through the rest of tonight into Tuesday morning in areas that have significant ice remaining on trees. Power outage threat will remain elevated in these areas as cold air and the gusty winds cause ice loaded branches to snap.
About
Moose Mountain Shelter is a hand-crafted Adirondack-style backcountry shelter perched atop the ridge of Moose Mountain in the White Mountain National Forest. Built entirely by hand by the Dartmouth Outing Club without the use of power tools, this shelter replaced a previous structure that was located on the old Clark Pond Loop Trail. The shelter accommodates up to 8 people and is accessed via a loop trail from the Moose Mountain Trail, which is part of the Appalachian Trail corridor. The site includes a privy and 2 tent platforms, both accessible via separate side paths off the main loop trail. Water is available nearby but is considered marginally reliable and must be treated before use. This primitive backcountry site offers no fees and operates on a first-come, first-served basis year-round, though winter access may be challenging due to snow and weather conditions. The shelter provides basic protection from the elements for backpackers and AT thru-hikers traversing this section of the trail.
Directions
Access the Moose Mountain Shelter via a loop trail off the Moose Mountain Trail, which is part of the Appalachian Trail. The shelter is situated atop the ridge of Moose Mountain.
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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 | Yes |
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