Laughton Glacier Cabin

Cabin interior 1

Evening view from train tracks

Cabin Fire Ring

view of river from front of cabin

View of Laughton Glacier from the moraine. Approx a 1 hour hike up the trail

Cabin interior

View of Laughton Glacier from a short walk behind cabin

Fire in front of cabin

<h2>Overview</h2>
Laughton Glacier Cabin is located 2 miles west of the Canadian border on the north side of the Sawtooth Mountains.
The site can be accessed by train, followed by a 1.5-mile hike. The White Pass and Yukon Railroad operates from May 1 to September 30. The cabin is closed to reservations in the off-season, since the surrounding area is owned by the railroad. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety and must bring several of their own amenities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
The access trail to the cabin follows the Skagway River and leads hikers through lush rainforest. The trail continues beyond the cabin along the rocky banks of 
Laughton Creek to Laughton Glacier. The total distance for this trail is three miles round-trip, with an elevation gain of 200-600 feet.   
Mountain goat and bear hunting is possible in designated seasons with the proper permits.<h2>Facilities</h2>
This 12 ft. by 14ft. cabin is  pan-abode style  and sleeps six people with two single and two double bunks. The cabin also has a table and benches, a broom, oil heater and an outhouse. A wooden cooler box for food storage is attached to the outside of the cabin and a fire ring is located out front.  
Water and electricity are not provided. Water is available from the Skagway River, but visitors should be sure to treat water before drinking or cooking
with it ( water safety tips ). It is recommended that visitors bring their own water supply.  
Heating oil is not supplied by the Forest Service. Visitors must provide their own #1 stove oil (one gallon lasts a day on the lowest heat setting), in addition to sleeping 
bags, sleeping pads, a cooking stove, lanterns or flashlights, cookware, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher and fire starter. 
Visitors are expected to pack out trash, empty the cabinets and clean the cabin before leaving ( click here  for more cabin details).<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The area around the cabin is mountainous and covered with spruce and subalpine fir forest. Wildflowers bloom around the cabin in summer. The cabin overlooks the Skagway River and the Laughton Glacier is located nearby.     
Moose, brown bears and black bears are common in this area ( bear safety information ). 
Mountain goats can sometimes be spotted on the surrounding mountains.

Laughton Glacier Cabin is located 2 miles west of the Canadian border on the north side of the Sawtooth Mountains.
The site can be accessed by train, followed by a 1.5-mile hike. The White Pass and Yukon Railroad operates from May 1 to September 30. The cabin is closed to reservations in the off-season, since the surrounding area is owned by the railroad. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety and must bring several of their own amenities.

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