Eagle Glacier Cabin

Eagle Glacier Cabin is open year-round for outdoor enthusiasts. This remote retreat is tucked into a peaceful lake setting that offers spectacular mountain views and its very own glacier. The site is accessed by hiking, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing 5.5 miles from the Amalga Trailhead off of Glacier Highway. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety. The Amalga Trail is somewhat challenging but with only 300 feet in elevation gain. It can get muddy in the warmer months, so hikers should wear the proper footwear, and cross-country skis are not advised on this trail in winter due to rough terrain. Past the cabin the trail continues another 2 miles to the glacier, and an additional trail starts at the woodshed and runs about half a mile to a large waterfall. Berries are available for picking in the summer. This chalet-style log cabin can accommodate five people and comes equipped with a double bunk, a single bunk and a sleeping loft. Other amenities include a table with benches, a propane furnace, a wood stove, a shovel and bucket, a broom, an axe, a splitting maul and food preparation space. Propane is supplied for the furnace. The cabin has a covered front porch, and a picnic table and campfire ring are located in front of the cabin overlooking the lake, along with an outhouse. Water, firewood and electricity are not provided, and cooking facilities are not available. Water is available from a nearby stream, but should be treated before drinking or cooking with it, and it is recommended that visitors bring their own supply. Visitors should pack bedding, cooking gear, lighting, food and all other supplies, and are expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving. The cabin offers excellent views of Eagle Glacier Lake, Eagle Glacier and the surrounding mountains. The old-growth forest surrounding the cabin is spruce and hemlock with dense alder and willow patches. This area is home to eagles and black and brown bears, and the trail leading to the cabin passes several beaver dams where beavers and waterfowl are often seen.