About Freds Creek Cabin
Fred's Creek Cabin is located 10 miles west of Sitka on the southeastern shore of Kruzof Island and is available year round, weather permitting. Its proximity to a creek and a hiking trail that leads to the cone of a dormant volcano makes the cabin an excellent base to experience and explore this beautiful area in Alaska. The cabin can be accessed by boat, though erratic waves on Kruzof Island can make landings difficult. Helicopters may land during low tide. The 6.7-mile Mount Edgecumbe Trail offers a gradual hike to the cone of Mount Edgecumbe through miles of muskeg and forest. At the cone, the trail becomes very steep but hikers are rewarded with panoramic views on clear days. Cabin visitors may encounter tour groups passing near the cabin to access the trailhead. In addition to hiking, guests enjoy beachcombing, viewing the breaking surf on the rugged shoreline and exploring varied…
- 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…
- Managed by: Tongass National Forest, FS
- Where: 13 mi southwest of Sitka, AK · 57.06639, -135.60734
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt.Edgecumbe | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 6.6 mi |
| Mt Edgecumbe Shelter Spur | Hiking | 2.8 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
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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
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- Brents Beach Cabin 5.2 mi
- Shelikof Cabin 6.8 mi
- Mud Bay Shelter 8 mi
- Shelikof Cabin 8.2 mi
- North Beach Cabin 8.8 mi