Richardson-Zlogar Cabin

So thankful this place exists! Easy to access wilderness is great for those who don’t have the time to trek! I drove out at 5:30 after work and had camp set up well before sunset. This cabin is seriously beautiful. So cozy and immediately felt like home. Sturdy. It was really hard to leave. Having been nearly 90 that day, I was worried the loft would be unsleepably warm, but the place immediately... So thankful this place exists! Easy to access wilderness is great for those who don’t have the time to trek! I drove out at 5:30 after work and had camp set up well before sunset. This cabin is seriously beautiful. So cozy and immediately felt like home. Sturdy. It was really hard to leave. Having been nearly 90 that day, I was worried the loft would be unsleepably warm, but the place immediately cooled off after opening the windows. What a breeze up there! We had the temp drop 40°+ overnight and had to close the windows around 2am. Woke up to an absolutely incredible sunrise over a sea of greens and blues. We sat in total silence for an hour just watching the clouds swirl around Monadnock. We were greeted by two downy woodpeckers who seemed to be playing with each other, twittering and frolicking in the overhead branches. Sprayed the wasp nest in the privy. There is no water near the cabin so definitely bring a gallon at least. I also recommend bringing binoculars! Thanks again to everyone who makes this place possible.

So thankful this place exists! Easy to access wilderness is great for those who don’t have the time to trek! I drove out at 5:30 after work and had camp set up well before sunset. This cabin is seriously beautiful. So cozy and immediately felt like home. Sturdy. It was really hard to leave. Having been nearly 90 that day, I was worried the loft would be unsleepably warm, but the place immediately... So thankful this place exists! Easy to access wilderness is great for those who don’t have the time to trek! I drove out at 5:30 after work and had camp set up well before sunset. This cabin is seriously beautiful. So cozy and immediately felt like home. Sturdy. It was really hard to leave. Having been nearly 90 that day, I was worried the loft would be unsleepably warm, but the place immediately cooled off after opening the windows. What a breeze up there! We had the temp drop 40°+ overnight and had to close the windows around 2am. Woke up to an absolutely incredible sunrise over a sea of greens and blues. We sat in total silence for an hour just watching the clouds swirl around Monadnock. We were greeted by two downy woodpeckers who seemed to be playing with each other, twittering and frolicking in the overhead branches. Sprayed the wasp nest in the privy. There is no water near the cabin so definitely bring a gallon at least. I also recommend bringing binoculars! Thanks again to everyone who makes this place possible.

We didn't stay in the cabin (closed due to Covid-19) and had packed tents anyway, but it was still a good spot for a base-camp to do other hikes from. The Port-a-Jon was easily the cleanest we'd ever used so that right there gives it 5 stars. They have a large dedicated fire pit, a box to store food in at night, and a few picnic tables too. These are probably more for group type of outings, but if... We didn't stay in the cabin (closed due to Covid-19) and had packed tents anyway, but it was still a good spot for a base-camp to do other hikes from. The Port-a-Jon was easily the cleanest we'd ever used so that right there gives it 5 stars. They have a large dedicated fire pit, a box to store food in at night, and a few picnic tables too. These are probably more for group type of outings, but if you need them, they are there for anyone. The view is pretty spectacular and the entire site well cared for. We set up a ways off the trail though as once you're up at the site itself the wind is pretty strong at night, and during the day (if it's a warm day) you're kind exposed to the sun. Be aware that there is NO WATER available on site, though not too far down the trail are a number of natural springs. When we visited in NOV 2020 it was the end of a very long dry season, so where you'd normally have running streams, instead you had dry stream beds. Again, we had no problem finding any number of natural springs though (maybe a half mile down a trail). Either way, you need to bring in your own water or have the means of purifying the spring water (cold and clear yes, but microbes still will be present).

We didn't stay in the cabin (closed due to Covid-19) and had packed tents anyway, but it was still a good spot for a base-camp to do other hikes from. The Port-a-Jon was easily the cleanest we'd ever used so that right there gives it 5 stars. They have a large dedicated fire pit, a box to store food in at night, and a few picnic tables too. These are probably more for group type of outings, but if... We didn't stay in the cabin (closed due to Covid-19) and had packed tents anyway, but it was still a good spot for a base-camp to do other hikes from. The Port-a-Jon was easily the cleanest we'd ever used so that right there gives it 5 stars. They have a large dedicated fire pit, a box to store food in at night, and a few picnic tables too. These are probably more for group type of outings, but if you need them, they are there for anyone. The view is pretty spectacular and the entire site well cared for. We set up a ways off the trail though as once you're up at the site itself the wind is pretty strong at night, and during the day (if it's a warm day) you're kind exposed to the sun. Be aware that there is NO WATER available on site, though not too far down the trail are a number of natural springs. When we visited in NOV 2020 it was the end of a very long dry season, so where you'd normally have running streams, instead you had dry stream beds. Again, we had no problem finding any number of natural springs though (maybe a half mile down a trail). Either way, you need to bring in your own water or have the means of purifying the spring water (cold and clear yes, but microbes still will be present).

We didn't stay in the cabin (closed due to Covid-19) and had packed tents anyway, but it was still a good spot for a base-camp to do other hikes from. The Port-a-Jon was easily the cleanest we'd ever used so that right there gives it 5 stars. They have a large dedicated fire pit, a box to store food in at night, and a few picnic tables too. These are probably more for group type of outings, but if... We didn't stay in the cabin (closed due to Covid-19) and had packed tents anyway, but it was still a good spot for a base-camp to do other hikes from. The Port-a-Jon was easily the cleanest we'd ever used so that right there gives it 5 stars. They have a large dedicated fire pit, a box to store food in at night, and a few picnic tables too. These are probably more for group type of outings, but if you need them, they are there for anyone. The view is pretty spectacular and the entire site well cared for. We set up a ways off the trail though as once you're up at the site itself the wind is pretty strong at night, and during the day (if it's a warm day) you're kind exposed to the sun. Be aware that there is NO WATER available on site, though not too far down the trail are a number of natural springs. When we visited in NOV 2020 it was the end of a very long dry season, so where you'd normally have running streams, instead you had dry stream beds. Again, we had no problem finding any number of natural springs though (maybe a half mile down a trail). Either way, you need to bring in your own water or have the means of purifying the spring water (cold and clear yes, but microbes still will be present).