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Site Details
Site Reserve TypeSite-Specific
Site AccessORV-In
Checkin Time12:00 PM
Checkout Time12:00 PM
Type of UseOvernight
Minimum Number of People1
Maximum Number of People9
Pets AllowedY
Maximum Number of Vehicles4
Driveway SurfaceGravel
Driveway EntryParallel
Maximum Vehicle Length45
Waterfront100
Grills/Fire RingY
Looking For CategoryCabin and Lodging
Picnic TableY
Equipment Length35
Heating Supply SourceBring Your Own
Primary Heat SourceWood
Proximity to Restrooms50
Waterfront SettingStream
Site
The best access to the Mastodon Cabin in the winter is the South Fork Trail that is frequented by both snowmachines and non-motorized users. If you choose to use the Mastodon Trail, expect deep, unbroken snow and challenging backcountry conditions.
The South Fork Winter Trail with access to Mastodon and Nugget Public Use Cabins has a river crossing immediately at the 31.4 mile CHSR Trailhead that requires significant cold weather to freeze sufficiently for crossing. Check ice conditions before reserving. Check condition report at https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/asp/curevnts.htm
Help us keep our cabins looking good. Refrain from graffiti of any kind, including writing your initials on any surface of this public use cabin. This constitutes vandalism of a park resource, punishable by a fine of $320 per 11 AAC 12.240.
GPS Coordinates: N 65° 01.91' W146° 19.33' (NAD83)
Sleeps 9 with a maximum stay of 5 nights per month. Cabin measures 20' X 24'. Three double and three single plywood platform bunks can sleep nine adults. Winter access: by snow machine, dog team, skis, bike, or snowshoes. The trailhead is located at 50.5 mile Chena Hot Springs Road. Two trails take you to the cabin. The most direct route is via Angel Creek Trail. This winter only route is three miles long and follows the valley floor. The other route is the year-round Angel Creek Hillside Trail that climbs out of the valley and follows the hillside for 5.5 miles before descending to the cabin. The summer access provides motorized access to both the Upper and Lower Angel Creek cabins. This multi-use trail closes each spring during break-up from early April through late May. For more information and trail openings contact the Northern Area office at 451-2698. Only foot traffic is allowed during break-up. Water is seasonally available from snow or Angel Creek.
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