Facilities

Upper Angel Creek Cabin (12' X 16')

Area

Chena State Recreation Area

Terrain

Mixed spruce forest

What To Bring

Renters need to bring fuel for the lanterns and cook stoves. Other recommended items to bring include maps and compass, matches, sleeping bag and pad, extra food items and water, and warm clothing.

Rowboat

No

Stove

Wood

Getting There

Coordinates
Latitude: 65.033611
Longitude: -146.26175

Summer access: The new re-route (Angel Creek Hillside Trail) providing summer access to the Upper and Lower Angel Creek cabins is closed each spring during break-up from April 20th through May 22nd. For more information and trail openings contact the Northern Area office at 451-2698.

Winter access: by snowmachine, dog team, skis, or snowshoe. 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 6.7 miles long anf 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 11 miles before descending to the cabin.

Driving Directions

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Upper Angel Creek Cabin