Shakes Slough 1 Cabin

About

Shakes Slough 1 Cabin makes an excellent basecamp for exploring the Stikine River corridor in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness. The cabin sits tucked into a stand of spruce trees overlooking Shakes Slough, with views of Popof Glacier, Mount Basargin, and surrounding peaks. A neighboring cabin, Shakes Slough 2, is located within a few hundred feet for groups needing additional capacity. The surrounding area offers exceptional wildlife viewing and recreation. Shakes Lake and Glacier are three miles north, while Chief Shakes Hot Springs can be reached four miles upstream via Hot Springs Slough. Cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden fishing is available June through October. Brown and black bears roam the area, and moose frequent the willow thickets. The Stikine River tide flats are a major stopover for migratory shorebirds and waterfowl. Access requires a float plane (20 miles from Wrangell) or shallow draft boat (25 miles up the Stikine River). A minimum 14-foot tide is required to navigate the tide flats. There is no cell phone service, and helicopter access is prohibited under wilderness regulations.

Directions

From Wrangell, the cabin is 20 miles by float plane or 25 miles by shallow draft boat up the Stikine River. Located on the north shore of the Stikine River at the Shakes Slough entrance. A tide of at least 14 feet is required to navigate the Stikine River tide flats.