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This rustic cabin is on an island a short distance from the shore near the trail end at Red Shirt Lake. A large cabin with a covered porch, it is great for families and larger groups. This is one of four cabins on the lake and is the best option for float planes. Tie up behind the island for the best protection from rough weather. Fire wood is in short supply so be sure to bring firewood in.
Facilities:
Sleeps 7 (maximum 7) with a maximum stay of 5 consecutive nights. This cabin is on an island a short distance from the shore near the trail end at Red Shirt Lake. Summer access: by floatplane or by a combination of hiking and canoeing. It is a 3 mile hike to Red Shirt Lake from the summer Red Shirt Lake trailhead at the end of Nancy Lake Parkway (mile 6.5 Nancy Lake Parkway), followed by crossing the lake to reach a cabin. A canoe must be carried to Red Shirt or rent one from Tippecanoe Rentals (https://www.tippecanoealaska.com/) prior to departure and they will have a canoe at the lake for you. Nancy Lake Parkway is at mile 67.3 Parks Highway approximately 90 minute driving time from Anchorage. Winter access: by plane or the winter trail for 7.5 to 8 miles, using registered snowmobile, skis, snowshoes, or dog sled. ATVs prohibited. The Winter Trailhead is at mile 2.2 Nancy Lake Parkway. Nancy Lake Parkway beyond this point is not plowed and closed to highway vehicles in winter. None of the cabins on Red Shirt Lake are reachable during freeze up or break up when the ice is too thin to support weight.
Directions:
Floatplane or by a combination of hiking and canoeing. It is a 3 mile hike to Red Shirt Lake from the summer Red Shirt Lake trailhead at the end of Nancy Lake Parkway, followed by crossing the lake to reach a cabin. A canoe must be carried to Red Shirt or rent one from Tippecanoe Rentals.
Winter access: by plane or the winter trail for 7.5 to 8 miles, using registered snowmobile, skis, snowshoes, or dog sled. ATVs prohibited. None of the cabins on Red Shirt Lake are reachable during freeze up or break up when the ice is too thin to support weight. Snowmobile openings announced when there is sufficient snow cover to protect underlying vegetation.
GPS: 61 38.286N, 150 10.161W
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This site has been made for pilots and non-pilot outdoor adventurers looking to enjoy the public use cabin system, which is a unique treasure in Alaska. If we do not use the cabins we will lose them!