About Eagle Glacier Cabin
Eagle Glacier Cabin is open year-round for outdoor enthusiasts. This remote retreat is tucked into a peaceful lake setting that offers spectacular mountain views and its very own glacier. The site is accessed by hiking or snowshoeing or cross-country skiing 5.5 miles from the Amalga Trailhead off of Glacier Highway. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. The Amalga Trail used to access the cabin continues on for another 2 miles to the glacier. Cross-country skis are not advised for this trail in winter due to rough terrain. The Amalga trail can get muddy in the warmer months, so hikers should be sure to wear the proper footwear. The trail is somewhat challenging but with only 300 feet in elevation gain. An additional trail starts at the woodshed and continues about half a mile to a large waterfall. Berries…
- Fees: Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the…
- Season: 01/01
- Managed by: Tongass National Forest, FS
- Where: 24 mi northeast of Excursion Inlet, AK · 58.57333, -134.74917
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalga Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 6.3 mi |
| Yankee Basin Trail | Hiking | 2.0 mi | 4.7 mi |
| Herbert Glacier Trail | Hiking | 2.5 mi | 4.7 mi |
| Yankee Basin Spur | Hiking | 2.6 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Windfall Lake Trail | Hiking | 2.9 mi | 3.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
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Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Eagle River Methodist Camp 3.8 mi
- Windfall Lake Cabin 4.5 mi
- Eagle River Scout Camp 4.7 mi
- Peterson Lake Cabin 9.4 mi
- John Muir Cabin 11.5 mi
- Mendenhall Lake Campground 12.3 mi