Lake Guerin Shelter Lookout/cabin
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations required for this primitive shelter.
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
Special Weather Statement issued February 8 at 1:57PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
After a series of shortwaves that brought rain and gusty winds over the past few days, a stronger front will approach southeast Alaska from the west on Tuesday. South to southeast winds will increase through the day Tuesday. Confidence is increasing for windy conditions with strong gusts Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as the front pushes west to east across southeast Alaska. Gales with storm force gusts will be possible ahead and along the frontal passage, especially along north-south oriented channels and along the coastal waters. A period of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible with the frontal passage, but with the progressive nature of the front, flooding is not expected at this time. Another gale to potentially storm force low will quickly lift northeast into the Gulf and looks to push across southeast Alaska sometime later Wednesday into Thursday, bringing another round of strong gusty winds and moderate to heavy rainfall. Further details on the high wind and flooding potential for this system will be honed in on in the coming days. Looking further ahead, a cooling trend is favored to commence in the wake of these passing systems by late work week into the weekend. Snow levels will begin to lower and a colder outflow wind pattern could set up by late weekend. This could result in a return of snow for some coastal communities, especially across northern southeast Alaska. Further details on the pattern change and snow potential will be honed as the weekend approaches.
About
Lake Guerin Shelter is a historic three-sided Adirondack-style shelter constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps between 1933-1937 as part of the Cross Admiralty Island Canoe Route system. The 12' x 10' shelter features a peeled log superstructure with shake walls and roof, and a dirt floor. Positioned on the west end of Lake Guerin in the heart of Admiralty Island National Monument, the shelter provides basic protection from the elements for paddlers and backcountry travelers. The shelter is typically accessed by canoe or kayak via portage from either Distin Lake or Hasselborg Lake. A skiff from the nearby Sportsmen cabin is also available. For those flying in, the site is approximately 40 minutes by floatplane from Juneau. Paddlers traveling the full canoe route will find this shelter about 8 miles from Mitchell Bay. The surrounding wilderness offers opportunities for wildlife viewing in one of Alaska's most pristine habitats, known for its high density of brown bears. Visitors must be completely self-sufficient and practice rigorous bear safety protocols.
Directions
Accessible by floatplane (approximately 40 minutes from Juneau) or by canoe/portage from Distin Lake or Hasselborg Lake. Located about 8 miles from Mitchell Bay via the Cross Admiralty Island Canoe Route. A skiff from Sportsmen cabin is available. Refer to USGS topo maps Sitka C-1 and C-2.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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