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.
High Wind Watch issued February 9 at 4:22AM AKST until February 11 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...This evening gusts up to 35 mph. On Tuesday evening South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel by land, sea, or air could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the high wind watch, winds will gradually build through the day Tuesday as a front approaches, and are expected to peak sometime Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
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
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
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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