The Harlequin Lake shelter is available on a first come first serve basis. This shelter is great for berry picking and moose hunting. There is no stove in it and so if you need heat you will have to come up with alternatives. It is along the Dangerous River and Harlequin Lake and has gorgeous views of icebergs that come off the Yakutat Glacier.
Description
A-frame cabin (14ft x 80ft) that used to be split into two rentals, but has since been combined to form one large cabin. No windows, only translucent roof/wall panels.
Facilities
8 single wooden bunks, Table, 4 chairs, Fuel oil heater, Log book, Upper level loft, Broom and dustpan, 12ft x 12ft meat shed, Outhouse, Windsock (15 MPH), 1800ft x 50ft airstrip
Capacity
10
Area
Yakutat Forelands
Location
30 miles (50 km) southeast of Yakutat on east side of Dangerous River, about 1/4 mile (400 m) south of Forest Highway 10 Dangerous River Bridge.
Access
Maintained trail from east side of bridge. Parking available at terminus of road. 1800ft x 50ft airstrip at cabin.
Terrain
Relatively flat; vegetation primarily cottonwood, alder and willow.
Special Features
Harlequin Lake, accessible by 1-mile (1.6 km) maintained trail, has spectacular floating icebergs and views of Yakutat Glacier at the north end of the lake (8 miles or 13 km away). Brabazon mountain range about 2 miles (3.2 km) east with elevations over 3000ft (915 m). Dangerous River is large glacial river near cabin. Good moose hunting. Brown and black bear common; sandhill cranes land in vicinity during spring and fall migrations. Excellent wild strawberry patches.
Season Of Use
Year-round
Managing Agency
Tongass National Forest
Rowboat
No
Stove
Oil (#1 stove oil)
More Info
3.5-mile trail from southwest end of airstrip to Middle Dangerous Cabin.
USGS Topo Map
Yakutat B-3
Rental Fee
None. Availability is first come first serve.
