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The Twin Creek Shelter is a three-sided Adirondack-style shelter located just off the Twin Creek Road. The surrounding area is forest and muskeg.
At a Glance
Fees:
Free, first come first served.
Usage:
Light
Water:
No
Restroom:
No
Operated By:
Forest Service - Petersburg Ranger District
General Information
Directions: Drive south on the Mitkof Highway approximately 6.2 miles and turn left on the Twin Creeks Road (unmarked). The shelter is located off the Twin Creeks Road overlooking a muskeg.
The Twin Creek Shelter is a three-sided Adirondack-style shelter located just off the Twin Creek Road. The surrounding area is forest and muskeg. Use of the shelter for day and overnight is free and first come, first served.
Day Hiking
The shelter is the starting point for the Upper Twin and Twin Ridge Ski Trails and the Twin-Frenchy Snowmobile Trail.
Picnicking
The shelter has a table and benches for day use picnicking with views of the forest and muskeg.
Fire Information
Firewood is not provided.
Skiing/Snowboarding
The Twin Creek Shelter is the starting point for the Twin-Frenchy Snowmobile Trail, the Twin Ridge Ski Trail, and the Upper Twin Ski Trail. Contact the Petersburg Ranger District office for more information and a description of these trails.
Warming Shelters
The shelter has a wood stove, but users must provide their own firewood.
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
The Twin Creek Shelter is the starting point for the Twin-Frenchy Snowmobile Trail, the Twin Ridge Ski Trail, and the Upper Twin Ski Trail. Contact the Petersburg Ranger District office for more information and a description of these trails.
Warming Shelters
The shelter has a wood stove, but users must provide their own firewood.
Snowmobiling
The Twin Creek Shelter is the starting point for the Twin-Frenchy Snowmobile Trail, the Twin Ridge Ski Trail, and the Upper Twin Ski Trail. Contact the Petersburg Ranger District office at 907-772-3871 for more information and a description of these trails.
Warming Shelters
The shelter has a wood stove, but users must provide their own firewood.
