Mountain Top

About Mountain Top

From the parking lot - 1.9 miles 40-50 min

The Mountain Top Shelter is on the top of Barrett Mountain facing distant views to the north and west including an incredible view of Mt. Monadnock. It is an Adirondack style shelter that sleeps 6 campers inside on the floor. There is an outhouse but no water nearby. This shelter is the most remote shelter and the longest hike from the Windblown parking lot. For most of the year, water is available from a stream by hiking east down Barrett Mountain (see map in shelter). Outdoor fire by permission only, extra charge for firewood is $25. There is a great view of Mount Monadnock looking west.

Shelter use is by reservation only, Wapack hikers are not allowed to enter the shelters or the Windblown trail network unless renting. No day use. Thank you for your cooperation.

Rates

Minimum charge of $30.00 for 1 person

If more than 1 person is staying the pricing is as follows:

Ages 18+: $20.00/person/night

Ages 8-17: $15.00/person/night

Under 8: Free

Firewood: $25 for two good armloads.

The maximum charge up to twelve is $120.00.

Check in time - 1PM

Check out time - 11AM

Reservations are required for use. Click contact button below for availability.

Contact

Important Information

Parking

Campers can leave a car overnight in the designated area near the lodge. Park between the yellow signs that say "Overnight Parking". Please note that the lodge is now a private residence and only tenant parking is allowed next to the former lodge.

Water

Potable water is available outside of the lodge to the left of Ski Shop entrance and water is available in season from the stream coming down the east side of Barrett Mountain.

Directions

There is no one employed at the ski shop to direct you, you must be able to find shelters and huts with the map provided in the Waxing Shed which has routes highlighted. The Windblown map is also available as a PDF download,(please note that the PDF does not have routes highlighted.)

No rescue service is available except for 911

Firewood

Firewood is available at the shelters and huts. There is an additional charge of $25 if you want to have an outdoor fire in the firepit. Because of fire danger you need prior permission for an outdoor fire when there is no snow on the ground.

Winter Season Guideline: Please click here for information.

Rules and Fire Safety

Please review rules and expectations about staying at Windblown and Fire Safety, please click here.

Please see wood stove instructions below

Paying at Windblown

For information about paying at Windblown, please click here.

Information about the Wapak Trail

Learn more about the Wapak trail, please click here.

FAQs

To review our Frequently Asked Questions, please click here. (coming soon)