Trail
Peterson Lake Trail
- Distance
- 4.3 mi
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out and back
Muddy 4.3-mile trail on an old mining tram route to Peterson Lake Cabin.
4.3 mi
Public-use cabin
Peterson Lake Cabin
Accessible lakeside cabin at the end of the Peterson Lake Trail, also reachable by floatplane.
Tongass National Forest · USFS
- Sleeps
- 6
- Heat
- Propane
- Fuel provided
- Yes
- Outhouse
- Yes
- Water source
- Nearby stream (treat)
- Fee per night
- 75 USD
- Booking url
- recreation.gov
- Access modes
- Hike · Floatplane · Ski
- Hike distance
- 4.3 mi
- Winter access
- Yes
- Ada accessible
- Yes
HikeFloatplaneSki
A 12 × 14 ft pan-abode cabin on Peterson Lake that sleeps six, with a propane furnace (propane provided) and wood stove, accessible ramp, hardened path to a vault toilet, and a float dock. Hike, ski or snowshoe the Peterson Lake Trail from near mile 23 Glacier Highway, or fly in. The trail follows an old mining tram route and is rough and muddy; allow at least three hours with an overnight pack. Bring water. $75 per night.
Location
In pictures
Connected places & operators
Hiking · Fishing · Cabins
Sources
- Peterson Lake CabinUSDA Forest Service, Tongass National Forest · Accessed 2026-11-08
- Peterson Lake TrailUSDA Forest Service, Tongass National Forest · Accessed 2026-11-08
Last updated 2026-11-09
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Trail
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- Distance
- 3.58678094168183 mi
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- Distance
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- Distance
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Trail
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Trail
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- Distance
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Trail
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