Black Mountain Cabin in NH -- Campground & RV Camping

Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, this rustic backcountry cabin sits in a cleared spruce and maple pasture at 2,450 feet on the west side of Black Mountain. Access is via a 1.4-mile trail rising 1,200 vertical feet. The uninsulated wood structure offers eight wooden bunks, two tables, benches, a wood stove, and a nearby vault toilet outhouse. There is no electricity or running water. The site overlooks Wildcat Ridge and Mount Washington, with the trail continuing 0.4 miles to the summit for expansive mountain views. Groomed ski trails are located within a mile.

Getting there: There are two trails used to reach the cabin; the Black Mountain Ski Trail and East Pasture Loop XC Ski Trail: Recommended: Black Mountain Ski Trail is located off Carter Notch Road in Jackson: From Route 16, turn into Jackson Village. Follow the loop through town until you reach 16B/Carter Notch Road. Follow Carter Notch Road for 3.9 miles until you reach Melloon Rd. Turn right onto Melloon Road and follow for about 1/3 mile. Parking is available for 4 - 6 vehicles. You will see the trail sign at the beginning of a private drive; the trailhead is on your right about 100 feet up the drive. Please stay on the trail and respect private landowners' rights. This trail reaches Black Mountain Cabin in 1.4 miles via a moderate grade. East Pasture Loop XC Trail is maintained as a groomed XC ski trail in the winter by Jackson Ski Touring Foundation (pass required) accessed at the top of Black Mountain Road in Jackson. From Route 16, turn into Jackson Village (Route 16A). Follow the loop through town until you reach Route 16B/Black Mountain Road. Turn onto Black Mountain Road and follow for about 2 miles. Just past Black Mountain Ski Area, Black Mountain Road veers to the left and Dundee Road continues straight ahead. Veer left on Black Mountain Road for another 0.5 miles to the East Pasture Trailhead. Parking is available for about 10 vehicles. The trail begins on private land so please be respectful.

• Well separated here, a single-site campground with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
• Flat ground is scarce: under a tenth of the terrain within a few hundred yards is level.
• Cabins and shelters rather than pads, with most of them shaded.
• Wildcat Brook runs 1.0 mi off.
• Carter Dome stands 2,367 ft above the map pin, 4.8 miles north.

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