Denver Caboose Cabin

This unique cabin is a refurbished 1960s railroad caboose that is retired from the White Pass and Yukon Railroad. It is an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts who want to hike to the Denver Glacier. Access is via the White Pass and Yukon Railroad, which runs May 1 to September 30; the cabin is closed the rest of the year, since the surrounding area is owned by the railroad. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety. A 4.5-mile trail to Denver Glacier starts at the cabin site. The trail follows a river and has many scenic overlooks. The nearby terrain is rugged and brushy. The cabin sleeps six and contains a double bunk and four single bunks. This includes a bunk in the nicknamed "observatory penthouse" that has windows on all sides and an access ladder. Other amenities include a table with benches, an oil heater, food preparation space, a campfire ring and an outhouse. Water and electricity are not provided. Water is available from a nearby stream uphill from the cabin, but should be treated before drinking or cooking with it, and it is recommended that visitors bring their own supply. Heating oil is not provided either, so visitors must supply their own — one gallon of #1 stove oil will last about a day on the lowest heat setting. Other items to bring include bedding, cooking gear, lighting, food and all other supplies. Visitors are expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving. Denver Caboose Cabin offers excellent views of the East Fork Skagway River and the Sawtooth Mountains, and is surrounded by spruce and hemlock rainforest. Black bears and moose are common in this area, and mountain goats can frequently be seen with binoculars.