Mountain Pond Shelter
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No advance reservations.
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
Mountain Pond Shelter is a small backcountry lean-to shelter nestled along the shores of Mountain Pond in the White Mountain National Forest's Saco Ranger District. The shelter sleeps 4-6 people and represents one of the few remaining historic wooden lean-tos in the forest, with oakum-filled gaps between the boards that reflect traditional construction methods. The shelter is reached via a one-mile hike from the Slippery Brook Road trailhead, with the option to continue on the 2.7-mile Mountain Pond Loop that circumnavigates the entire pond. The trail passes through beautiful forest with rocky footing in places and offers views of surrounding peaks including South Baldface, Walter Mountain, and Doublehead Mountain. Mountain Pond itself is a secluded body of water situated in a valley shelf, where loons can often be spotted during the summer months. This is a primitive backcountry site with no facilities, operating on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. The shelter provides a good option for beginner backpackers or those seeking a short overnight wilderness experience in the White Mountains.
Directions
From Slippery Brook Road in Chatham, park at the trailhead pullout (approximately 0.7 miles past East Branch Road). The shelter is a one-mile hike from the trailhead.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| 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 | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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