Laughton Glacier Cabin
Closed — Closed for the season. The cabin is only accessible and available for reservation from May 1 through September 30 when the White Pass and Yukon Railroad operates. Outside this period, the surrounding area is owned by the railroad and the cabin cannot be reserved.
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
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use
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 30 at 12:15AM 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, 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. Strong winds for Skagway and along the Klondike Highway will bring areas of blowing and drifting snow, with significant reductions in visibility down to a half mile or less through Tuesday morning. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 15 to 21 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph for Haines and as high as 55 mph for Skagway through Tuesday morning, leading to areas of blowing and drifting snow and and greatly reducing visibility. * 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. Areas of blowing and drifting snow will lead to greatly reduced visibility. * 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
Laughton Glacier Cabin is located in a remote mountainous area of Tongass National Forest, 2 miles west of the Canadian border. The 12x14-foot panabode-style cabin sleeps six people with two single bunks and two double bunks. The cabin includes a table with benches, oil heater, cooking counter, food cupboard and shelves, and an outdoor cooler box for food storage. A fire ring is located outside the cabin, and a pit toilet outhouse is provided. The cabin is heated by an oil stove, but guests must bring their own #1 stove oil (approximately 1 gallon per day on low setting). Access to the cabin is via the White Pass and Yukon Railroad, which operates from May 1 to September 30. Visitors must arrange train transportation at least 24 hours in advance by calling the railroad. From the Glacier whistle stop (14 miles from Skagway), a 1.5-mile Forest Service trail follows the Skagway River through lush rainforest to reach the cabin. The trail continues beyond the cabin along Laughton Creek to Laughton Glacier, offering a three-mile round-trip hike with 200-600 feet of elevation gain. The area is surrounded by spruce and subalpine fir forest, with wildflowers blooming in summer. Wildlife is abundant, including moose, brown bears, black bears, and mountain goats on surrounding peaks. The cabin overlooks the Skagway River with Laughton Glacier nearby. Heavy snows in winter create high avalanche danger on railroad tracks and hiking trails. Guests must bring water or treat water from the Skagway River, along with all sleeping gear, cooking equipment, food, and pack out all trash.
Directions
Access requires a 14-mile ride on the White Pass and Yukon Railroad from Skagway to the Glacier whistle stop, followed by a 1.5-mile hike on a Forest Service trail along the Skagway River. Train reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. The railroad operates May 1 to September 30 only.
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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 (800) 343-7373 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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