Mt Edgecumbe Midway Shelter
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations required.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 1 at 6:52AM AKST until March 2 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOWFALL EXPECTED SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL PANHANDLE... The active weather pattern continues through Sunday as remnants of yesterday's storm continues to dissipate. Split flow will develop as an incoming front stalls across the central panhandle, with cold strong northerly outflow winds developing across the northern inner channels and warmer southerly winds across the southern panhandle. This sets the stage for portions of the central and southern panhandle to see moderate to heavy snowfall by Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening as another surge of moisture pushes into the area. A transition to a rain snow mix is expected through Monday morning with a transition to rain by Monday afternoon as temperatures increase. Main forecast challenge is potential for temperatures to warm up quicker than expected through Sunday night and into Monday morning with the front moving further north, limiting snowfall accumulations. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.
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…
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 REGIONPursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Section261. so (a) (b), the following is prohibited on National Forest Developmentroads…
Eulachon Fishery Closure Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District
EULACHON FISHERY CLOSED IN FEDERAL WATERS OF DISTRICT ONE EXCEPT BY FEDERALLY QUALIFIED USERS IN THE UNUK RIVER DRAINAGEThis emergency Special Action closes Eulachon harvest in Federal public waters draining into District 1, except by federally qualified users in the Unuk River drainage.
Beaver Falls Prohibitions Thorne Bay Ranger District
The following acts are prohibited in the Tongass National Forest within the Thorne Bay Ranger District: Being on, going into, or using any part of the boardwalk trail leading to the Beaver Falls karst viewing areas, Forest Service Trails 54776, 54776A, and 54776B.
Anan Wildlife Observatory Forest Order Wrangell Ranger District
To provide for public safety and resource protection, the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System lands described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Use Restriction Area”).PROHIBITIONSA. Going into, being upon, entering, or…
About
Mt Edgecumbe Midway Shelter is a remote three-sided Adirondack-style shelter located in the Tongass National Forest on Kruzof Island, approximately 14 miles west of Sitka. The shelter sits about 4 miles up the Mt. Edgecumbe Trail at an elevation of roughly 700 to 1,000 feet, accessible via a spur trail. Built to provide shelter for hikers and backpackers climbing Mt. Edgecumbe, the structure features a wood stove for heating and plywood bunks for sleeping. Access to the shelter requires a 30-40 minute boat ride across Sitka Sound to the trailhead near Fred's Creek Cabin, followed by a moderately strenuous hike through alternating sections of Sitka spruce forest and muskeg. The Mt. Edgecumbe Trail, originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, gradually rises westward before reaching the shelter spur. The shelter is available year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system. A pit toilet is available on site, but there is no potable water, so hikers must bring their own or treat water from natural sources. Usage is generally light. The shelter serves as a popular waypoint for those attempting the full 7-mile ascent of Mt. Edgecumbe, an inactive volcano visible from Sitka.
Directions
Located on southeastern side of Kruzof Island 14 miles west of Sitka. Access requires a 30-minute boat ride from Sitka across Sitka Sound to the trailhead near Fred's Creek Cabin, followed by a 4-mile hike up the Mt. Edgecumbe Trail. The shelter is accessed via a spur trail on the left.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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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