Mole Harbor Shelter Lookout/cabin
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations required.
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.
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
About
Mole Harbor Shelter is a historic backcountry shelter built by the Civilian Conservation Corps on Admiralty Island, known to the Tlingit as Kootznoowoo, meaning "Fortress of the Bear." The 12' x 10' three-sided Adirondack-style shelter features a gravel floor and serves as a key waypoint on the renowned Cross-Admiralty Canoe Route through the Kootznoowoo Wilderness. Located on the west end of Mole Harbor and one mile north of Mole River, the shelter offers access to exceptional wilderness experiences including tidepooling opportunities created by extreme tides combining with the Mole River to form extensive tidal flats. Multiple tent sites surround the shelter area for additional camping options. A portage trail connects the shelter to Lake Alexander, approximately 40 minutes by floatplane from Juneau. The area provides excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing in one of the densest brown bear populations in the world, along with river and stream fishing, plant identification, and scenic viewing. Water is available from a nearby stream but must be treated. This remote location within the Admiralty Island National Monument offers experienced wilderness travelers an authentic Alaskan backcountry experience.
Directions
Located on the west end of Mole Harbor, one mile north of Mole River. Access by floatplane (40 minutes from Juneau), boat, kayak, canoe, or via portage trail from Lake Alexander. USGS topo map: Sitka C-1.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
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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