Activities and Amenities
Within Facility | |
|
|
|
DENVER CABOOSE CABIN, AKStatus: Closed through Tue Apr 30 2013 Season Dates 1 site(s) found
ALL (1) OverviewThis unique cabin is a refurbished 1960s railroad caboose that is retired from the White Pass and Yukon Railroad. It is an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts who want to hike, ski or snowshoe to the Denver Glacier.Access to Denver Caboose Cabin is via the White Pass and Yukon Railroad 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. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety and must bring several of their own amenities. Natural Features:Denver Caboose Cabin offers excellent views of the East Fork Skagway River and the Sawtooth Mountains. It is surrounded by spruce and hemlock rainforest. Recreation:A 4.5-mile trail to Denver Glacier starts at the cabin site. The nearby terrain is rugged and brushy, but the trail and tracks offer plenty of hiking, snowshoeing and skiing opportunities, depending on the weather. Facilities:The cabin sleeps six people and contains a double bunk and four single bunks. This includes a bunk in the nicknamed "observatory penthouse" that has windows on all sides and an access ladder. Other amenities include a table with benches, an oil heater (#1 stove oil), food preparation space, a campfire ring and an outhouse. Activities and Amenities
Know Before You Go
Getting There:GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):59.50139, -135.22639 59°30'5"N, 135°13'35"W The cabin is approximately 5.5 miles north of Skagway along the East Fork of the Skagway River. The cabin is beside the railroad tracks at the Denver Glacier Trailhead. Access is via the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad from May 1 through September 30. Make reservations at least 24 hours in advance for train transportation. Rate information and reservations are available by calling the railroad at (800) 343-7373. Contact Information:Mailing Address:DENVER CABOOSE CABIN8510 Mendenhall Loop Road JUNEAU AK 99801 Phone Number:Project Office:(907)586-8800![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
||||