About Laughton Glacier Cabin
Laughton Glacier Cabin is located 2 miles west of the Canadian border on the north side of the Sawtooth Mountains. The site can be accessed by train, followed by a 1.5-mile hike. The White Pass and Yukon Railroad operates from May 1 to September 30. The cabin is closed to reservations in the off-season, since the surrounding area is owned by the railroad. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety and must bring several of their own amenities. The access trail to the cabin follows the Skagway River and leads hikers through lush rainforest. The trail continues beyond the cabin along the rocky banks of Laughton Creek to Laughton Glacier. The total distance for this trail is three miles round-trip, with an elevation gain of 200-600 feet. Mountain goat and bear hunting is possible in designated seasons with the proper permits. This 12 ft. by 14ft. cabin is pan-abode…
- 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: May 1
- Managed by: Tongass National Forest, FS
- Where: 9 mi northeast of Skagway, AK · 59.54472, -135.08833
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laughton Glacier Trail | Hiking | at camp | 1.3 mi |
| Laughton Glacier A Spur | Hiking | 0.6 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.Dump station: 9.5 mi
Water fill-up: 24.9 mi
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