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Salt Chuck East Cabin
Petersburg Creek - Duncan Salt Chuch Wilderness, Kupreanof
Island
| Capacity: |
7 |
Access: |
 or
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| Stove type: |
Oil (#1 stove oil) |
| Rowboat: |
Yes |
Activities: |
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| Rental fee: |
$35 per night May 1 - Sep 30; $25 per
night Oct 1 - Apr 30 |
| Season of use: |
Year-round |
| Description: |
Modified
A-frame |
| Location: |
15 air miles (24 km), 40 water miles (64 km) from Petersburg
on east side of Duncan Canal Salt Chuck on northern Kupreanof
Island.
| Longitude: |
-133.1477778 |
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| Latitude: |
56.87 |
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| Suggested USGS topo map: |
Petersburg D-4; Petersburg C-3, C-4, D-3, D-5 |
| Access: |
Float plane or boat from Petersburg or Wrangell. 14' tide
needed to reach cabin; rapids south of the Salt Chuck navigable
only at high slack tide.
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| Terrain: |
Flat, wooded land around cabin. |
| Facilities: |
- Sleeping loft
- Two single bunks
- Wooden table and benches
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- Oil heater (#1 stove oil)
- Pit-type outhouse
- Rowboat
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Water is available from a small stream near the cabin. Treat
all water before using. |
| What to bring: |
Fuel for the oil heater (#1 stove oil or kerosene only),
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: |
Fishing for Steelhead trout, Coho salmon; hunting for
bear, grouse, waterfowl. Portage
Mountain Loop Trail, which links Salt Chuck East to
Portage Bay and Petersburg Lake Cabins, passes behind the
cabin. (See Petersburg Ranger District Hiking Trails guide). |
| Special features: |
Cabin is in Petersburg Creek - Duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness. |
To reserve: |
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