Frenchy Ridge Shelter

The Frenchy Ridge Shelter is a 12' x 16' three-sided Adirondack-style shelter, with expansive muskeg and forested views.

At a Glance

Usage:	Light
Water:	No
Restroom:	No
Operated By:	Forest Service

General Information

Directions: Drive south from Petersburg on the Mitkof Highway for approximately 10.5 miles. Take a left onto the Three Lakes Loop Road and after approximately 3 miles, take another left onto the NFS 6204 road. Yet another left on the NFS 6208 road takes you to an undeveloped parking area. The shelter is a short hike through muskeg and woods.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Dispersed Camping

The Frenchy Ridge Shelter is a 12' x 16' three-sided Adirondack-style shelter, with expansive muskeg and forested views. Use of the shelter for day and overnight is free and first come, first served.

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

The Twin-Frenchy Snowmobile Trail starts four miles up the Twin Creek Road and heads south. The trail is marked with orange diamonds. Some sections of the trail parallel the Upper Twin Ski Trail, which is marked with blue diamonds. The trail is open for snowmobiles and skiers during times of adequate snow cover. The trail connects the Twin Creek Trail with the Frenchy Ridge Shelter.

Warming Shelters

The shelter has a wood stove, but users must provide their own firewood.

Snowmobiling

The Twin-Frenchy Snowmobile Trail starts four miles up the Twin Creek Road and heads south. The trail is marked with orange diamonds. Some sections of the trail parallel the Upper Twin Ski Trail, which is marked with blue diamonds. The trail is open for snowmobiles during times of adequate snow cover. The trail connects the Twin Creek Trail with the Frenchy Ridge Shelter.

Warming Shelters

The shelter has a wood stove, but users must provide their own firewood.