Denver Caboose Cabin
Closed — Closed for the season. The cabin is only accessible May 1 through September 30 via the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad. Access outside this period is not permitted as the railroad tracks and surrounding land are controlled by the railroad company. Reservations require at least 24 hours advance notice for train transportation.
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to proc
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
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Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGION
Winter Storm Warning issued December 29 at 5:48PM AKST until December 31 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO MID WEEK... .Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait corridor area northward. The rain/snow line has moved southward today sitting just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Monday evening. Snow totals have so far been around 15 to 47 inches across the northern panhandle. A low in the gulf is continuing to send surges of moisture into the panhandle with another surge expected to arrive for the northern inner channels late Monday night, bringing more renewed snowfall rates with it. Following this will be a slight decrease in snow rates Tuesday before a second wave of moisture is expected for late Tuesday night. Into Wednesday precip rates should then start to diminish. The rain/snow line will be wavering south of the Icy Strait area through this entire time period. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 15 to 21 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway, Haines Borough and Klukwan. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will be dry and fluffy in nature. Snowfall rates will pick up again late Monday night, diminish on Tuesday, then pick back up again Tuesday night as a series of waves moves through, though these will be weaker than previous waves.
About
Denver Caboose Cabin is a one-of-a-kind accommodation: a retired 1960s railroad caboose from the White Pass and Yukon Railroad, now serving as a remote public use cabin. Located approximately 5.5 miles north of Skagway along the East Fork of the Skagway River, the cabin sits beside the railroad tracks at the trailhead for the 4.5-mile Denver Glacier Trail. The cabin sleeps six people with a double bunk and four single bunks, including a nicknamed "observatory penthouse" bunk with windows on all sides accessed by ladder. Amenities include a table with benches, an oil heater (requires #1 stove oil, approximately 1 gallon per day on low setting), food preparation space, a campfire ring, and an outhouse. There is no water or electricity; visitors must bring their own water or treat stream water from a nearby source uphill from the cabin. Guests must also bring sleeping bags, pads, cooking equipment, lanterns, and all food and supplies. The cabin offers excellent views of the East Fork Skagway River and the Sawtooth Mountains, surrounded by spruce and hemlock rainforest. Black bears and moose are common in the area, and mountain goats can frequently be spotted with binoculars. The 4.5-mile trail to Denver Glacier begins at the cabin and follows the river with many scenic overlooks through rugged, brushy terrain.
Directions
Located approximately 5.5 miles north of Skagway along the East Fork of the Skagway River, beside the railroad tracks at the Denver Glacier Trailhead. Access is only via the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad from May 1 through September 30. Make train reservations at least 24 hours in advance by calling the railroad at +1 (800) 343-7373.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 586-8800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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