Mizpah means "pillar in the wilderness," an apt name for this hut nestled on the southern flank of Mount Clinton. The hut overlooks Montalban Range, the Dry River Wilderness, and Crawford Notch, and features large, south-facing windows, varied-size bunkrooms, and a separate library and game room.
Season Dates
See 2009 and 2010 opening and closing dates>>
Basics
- Location: Mount Clinton
- Elevation: 3,800 feet
- Hike difficulty: Moderate.
- Adjacent huts: Zealand Falls Hut, Lakes of the Clouds Hut. View map >>
- Classic beginning or end to a Presidential Range traverse
Accommodations
- Sleeps 60 in coed bunkrooms for four to eight people.
- Spring self service includes access to kitchen facilities, mattress, pillow and bathrooms. No blankets are provided (bring sleeping bag).
- Summer full service includes hearty dinner at 6 p.m. and breakfast at 7 a.m., mattress, pillow and three wool blankets on each bunk (bring linens or sleeping bag).
- Resident staff available with trail information and weather reports.
- Small retail store with safety items, snacks, souvenirs.
- Informative displays and daily educational programs.
