Mt Edgecumbe Midway Shelter
Open year-round, weather permitting. The shelter is first-come, first-served with no reservations required. Access requires boat transportation to Kruzof Island. No current alerts affect this area.
Wind Advisory issued September 20 at 3:44PM AKDT until September 20 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Isolated gusts up to 40 mph remain possible through the early evening hours but overall winds should continue to gradually diminish through Sunday night.
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…
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 Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails located within and/or administered by the…
About
Mt Edgecumbe Midway Shelter is a primitive backcountry shelter situated along the Mt Edgecumbe Trail in Alaska's Tongass National Forest. Located on the southeastern side of Kruzof Island, approximately 14 miles west of Sitka, access requires a 30-minute boat ride to the trailhead near Fred's Creek Cabin followed by a 4-mile hike up the trail. The shelter is a three-sided Adirondack-style structure equipped with a wood stove for heating and plywood bunks for sleeping. A pit toilet is available nearby, but there is no potable water, so hikers must pack in their own supply. The shelter sees light usage and offers a rustic overnight option for those hiking the 6.7-mile Mt Edgecumbe Trail to the cone of the dormant volcano. This is a true wilderness experience in Southeast Alaska's temperate rainforest. The trail passes through muskeg and forest before climbing steeply to panoramic views at the volcanic cone. Visitors should be prepared for remote conditions, unpredictable weather, and self-sufficient backcountry travel.
Directions
Located on the southeastern side of Kruzof Island, 14 miles west of Sitka. Take a boat (approximately 30 minutes) from Sitka to the trailhead near Fred's Creek Cabin. The shelter is about 4 miles up the Mt Edgecumbe Trail on the left.
Location
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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 747-6671 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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