Mt Edgecumbe Midway Shelter
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations required.
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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
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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