Crow Pass Cabin
Crow Pass Cabin is located about 500 yards off the Crow Pass Trail, which follows part of the former supply route for the Iditarod Trail. The trail is popular destination for its historic sites, stunning scenery and wildlife watching opportunities. The cabin is an ideal stop for visitors hiking the entire length of the trail, which takes an estimated two to three days, or for visitors interested in a good base camp for mountain climbing or backcountry skiing in the area. The site is only available for rent from June through October due to elevated avalanche danger during the winter and spring months.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
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| Site | Surface | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01 | Gravel | No / – | Lakefront | 6 / – | No |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Fees | Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates. |
The cabin is a 16x16-foot, A-frame with a main floor and sleeping loft. It can accommodate 6 people and offers wooden bunks, a table with benches, fire extinguisher, snow shovel, a broom and an outside pit toilet. A (Kerosene) stove is provided as a heat source though cabin users are responsible for bringing their own supply of Kerosene. Electricity, water, toilet paper, and fuel for the heater are not provided. Guests are responsible for supplying their own drinking water, kerosene for heater (typically 1 gallon/ day is sufficent), a cook stove, flashlights or lanterns, bedding, mattresses, toilet paper, garbage bags, cookware, dishes and utensils. A small creek is located near the Cabin but water should be treated before consumption.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
The cabin is located near Crow Pass in the Chugach Mountains, 3 miles from the Crow Pass Trailhead. Cabin users can expect to encounter small stream crossings during wet periods. Access: At mile 90, AK-1 S/Seward Highway (35 miles south of Anchorage). Turn left onto paved road leading to Mt. Alyeska Resort (Alyeska Highway).
| Nearest town | Girdwood, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 61.0517° N, 149.1183° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Please note, hazardous avalanche conditions may exist in this area as early as October and well into June some years.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miInht: Monarch Mine Trail0.9 mi trail · hiking
- 1.3 miInht: Crow Pass Trail ↗4.6 mi trail · hiking, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
- 2.7 miEagle Glacier Crow Creek Trail3.9 mi trail · hiking
- 3.9 miInht: Winner Creek Trail Snow ↗3.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski · national_scenic_or_historic
- 4 miInht: Winner Creek Trail ↗3.5 mi trail · hiking, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Chugach National Forest.
- inChugach National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 6,244,689 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Crow Creek Consolidated Gold Mining CompanyBuilding · Girdwood · 3.9 mi
- Mt. Alyeska RoundhouseBuilding · Girdwood · 6.4 mi
Natural features
The cabin is situated in the Chugach Mountains near Crystal Lake at an elevation of about 3,500 feet. It sits in open tundra above the tree line with vegetation of low shrubs, grasses and summer wildflowers. Black and brown bears, wolves and moose inhabit the area ( learn about bear safety ). Dall sheep, mountain goats, marmots, arctic ground squirrels and white-tailed ptarmigan may be spotted on the rocky terrain surrounding the cabin.
Recreation
The Crow Pass Trail is a picturesque 24-mile section (Girdwood to Eagle River) of the Iditarod National Historic Trail offering alpine hiking, trail running and sightseeing opportunities. The Cabin is ~3 miles from the Girdwood Crowpass Traihead. The section to the Cabin is a popular trail for families, but does have steep switchbacks in places. Interesting points between the trailhead and the cabin include the Monarch Mine ruins and several waterfalls. The trail continues past the cabin, revealing views of Raven Glacier and eventually the Eagle River. To continue the thru hike all the way to the Eagle River Nature Center (North Trailhead), it requires a substantial river crossing. The Eagle River Nature Center is a good resource for updated info on the river crossing. Glaciers and peaks around the cabin offer experienced climbers a challenging adventure. Hunting is possible, but the activity is tightly regulated in this area with limited permits available from the State of Alaska.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Crow Pass Cabin?
Sites at Crow Pass Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Crow Pass Cabin?
Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Crow Pass Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Crow Pass Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Crow Pass Cabin?
Yes, pets are allowed at Crow Pass Cabin. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Crow Pass Cabin?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Crow Pass Cabin?
The Crow Pass Trail is a picturesque 24-mile section (Girdwood to Eagle River) of the Iditarod National Historic Trail offering alpine hiking, trail running and sightseeing opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Crow Pass Cabin?
Girdwood, Alaska.
Source: Getting there
What if Crow Pass Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Coeur d'Alene Campground (19.7 mi, first-come), Black Bear Campground (19.8 mi, first-come), and Williwaw Campground (20 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby