Twin Creek Shelter
Open — Open year-round. Twin Creek Road is not maintained during winter, requiring snowmobile or four-wheel-drive vehicle access.
Winter Storm Warning 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...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Petersburg Borough. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An approaching system from the south will bring heavier snowfall through Sunday and persist into Monday morning. Snow will gradually transition to a rain snow mix through Monday morning, eventually all rain by Monday afternoon.
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
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Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
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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
Twin Creek Shelter is a three-sided Adirondack-style shelter situated approximately 3 miles up Twin Creek Road from Mitkof Highway, south of Petersburg on Mitkof Island. The shelter is designed primarily for winter use and features a wood stove and benches, providing a warming station for winter recreationists. Surrounded by spruce and hemlock trees, the shelter offers views of the muskeg meadows below and serves as the trailhead for several popular winter routes including the Twin-Frenchy Snowmobile Trail, Twin Ridge Ski Trail, and Upper Twin Ski Trail. The surrounding terrain consists of open, rolling muskeg hills and spruce/hemlock forest, providing excellent opportunities for snowmobiling, skiing, and snowboarding in winter months. The shelter is also a pleasant destination during summer and autumn. Water is available from muskeg pools or nearby streams, though all water must be treated before use. The Frenchy Ridge Shelter is located 4 miles south via the Upper Twin Ski and Snowmobile Trail. Twin Creek Road is not maintained during winter, requiring snowmobile or four-wheel-drive vehicle access during that season.
Directions
Drive south on Mitkof Highway approximately 6.2 miles and turn left on Twin Creek Road (unmarked). The shelter is located 3 miles up Twin Creek Road. In winter, Twin Creek Road is not maintained and requires snowmobile or four-wheel-drive vehicle access.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 772-3871 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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