Where the remote reaches of Alaska's interior meet backcountry hiking terrain, Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter sits on Bureau of Land Management land accessible only on foot. This free hike-in camping spot requires backpackers to carry all gear to the site, which sits near Wickersham Creek in an area managed by BLM's Eastern Interior Field Office.
The shelter provides basic overnight accommodations for hikers tackling longer trail routes through this section of Alaska's wilderness. Summit Trail Shelter offers another backcountry option just over three miles west for campers planning multi-day treks in the region.
Description
The Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter was constructed in 1975 by the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) as an emergency shelter for winter recreators. It is available on a first come first served basis and no fees are charged for its use. The 8' x 10' log cabin can sleep two people in bunk beds, and has a wood stove for heat. The shelter is equipped with one small bunk, a cook counter, propane cookstove and lantern, an ax and a bowsaw. The Wickersham Creek Trail Shelter is not accessible by ATV's in the summer. The Wickersham Creek trail summer conditions are poor and boggy and not recommended for hiking. ACTIVITIES Hiking Winter Sports Wildlife Viewing Fire Lookouts/cabins Overnight
Fee Info
no fee, first come first served
Location
Public CampgroundWickersham Creek Trail Shelter is located in Alaska
Directions
To access the Trail Shelter, start at Milepost 28 Elliott Highway, Wickersham Dome Trailhead, and then travel east along the Wickersham Creek Trail for approximately 6 miles to the junction of the Trail Creek Trail, then continue on the Wickersham Creek Trail, north, another 5 miles to the intersection of the Moose Creek Trail. The Trail Shelter is on the left (west) about 150 feet off the trail.
Coordinates
65.27811041 N
147.84718067 W
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Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Cabins
Features
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 27 min from Fairbanks, AK
