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Humpback Lake Cabin
Mainland, southern Misty Fiords National Monument
| Capacity: |
6 |
Access: |
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| Stove type: |
Oil (#1 diesel only) |
| Rowboat: |
Yes |
Activities: |
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| Rental fee: |
$35 per night May-Sept; $25 per night
Oct-Apr |
| Season of use: |
April through October |
| Description: |
Rustic style 12' x 14' Pan-Abode
log cabin. |
| Location: |
48 air miles (77 km) southeast of Ketchikan on the mainland
east of Mink Bay
| Longitude: |
-130.54 |
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| Latitude: |
55.0275 |
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| Suggested USGS topo map: |
Ketchikan A-2 |
| Access:< |
Float plane. May be inaccessible in fall, winter and early
spring due to the frozen lake surface (float planes cannot
land). Humpback Trail does NOT access the cabin. |
| Terrain: |
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| Facilities: |
- 2 single plywood bunks
- 2 double plywood bunks
- Table and benches
- Oil stove (uses #1 fuel oil, NOT provided)
- Cooking counter
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- Food cupboard and shelves
- Broom
- Outhouse toilet
- 14' aluminum skiff with oars and NO
life jackets
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Water is available from the lake. Treat all water
before using.
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| What to bring: |
#1 fuel oil for the stove, personal
flotation devices, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking
stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet
paper, garbage bags, fire extinguisher and fire starter.
It's a good idea to bring your own water. |
| More information: |
Cabin is within Misty Fiords National Monument Wilderness.
Please Leave No Trace
of your visit. |
| Special features: |
Spectacular views of high alpine peaks with sheer granite
walls. Cabin has the feel of complete solitude, but you
are not alone. A commercial lodge is located at the southeast
end. You can row to the Humpback
Creek trailhead and enjoy the hike to saltwater (the
trailhead is located at the north edge of a large log jam
near the west end of the lake). Excellent fishing for
dolly varden and cutthroat trout. |
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