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Tongass Home » Recreation » Cabins » Petersburg Cabins

Frenchy Ridge Shelter

Mitkof Island

Capacity: N/A Access: snow mobiling or cross country skiing
Stove type: Wood
Rowboat: No Activities: snow mobiling cross country skiing
Rental fee: None
Season of use: Year-round; mostly winter
Description: Small 3-sided Adirondak style shelter designed for winter use
Location: On Frenchy Ridge along the Upper Twin Ski/Snowmobile Trail, 4 miles (6 km) from the Twin Creek Shelter
Longitude:
-132.86750
  
Latitude:
56.72333
  
Suggested USGS topo map:
Petersburg D-4, C-3
Access: 7.5 miles (12 km) from Petersburg on Mitkof Highway, snowmobile or cross country skiing  3.3 miles (5.3 km) up Twin Creek Road to trailhead, then 4 miles (6.4 km) on Upper Twin Ski Trail to shelter.
Terrain: Open, rolling muskeg hills and spruce/hemlock forest
Facilities:
  • Wood stove
  • Benches
Water is available from river or nearby streams. Treat all water before using.
What to bring: Firewood and fire starter, drinking water
More information: Shelter meant as warming/day use hut only; firewood is not supplied
Special features:

Sweeping views of the coastal range to the east (Devil's thumb, Kate's Needle, Castle Mountain).

Excellent snowmobile, skiing and snowboarding terrain




USDA Forest Service - Tongass National Forest Accessibility Statement
Last Modified: November 21, 2007
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