Red Shirt Lake Cabin #4

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There is no trail connecting the cabin to the trail system, so access is by the lake. The cabin sits on the opposite shore of the lake from the trail access. This is one of four cabins on the lake and provides little protection for float planes to tie up on. There is a sand beach and with little to no weather does not create a problem; however, in rough weather it could cause a problem. This is the second best option of the Red Shirt cabins for float planes. Fire wood is in short supply so be sure to bring some in.

Facilities:

Sleeps 8 (maximum 8) with a maximum stay of 5 consecutive nights. There is no trail connecting the cabin to the trail system, so access is by the lake. The cabin sits on the opposite shore of the lake from the trail access. 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 37. 962N, 150 09.193W