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Volunteers propose ridge cabin and new trail for Lost Lake; city to seek more community input
Summary
Volunteer members of the Skagway Alpine Club described a plan to site a new cabin on the Face Mountain ridge rather than on Lost Lake’s shore to reduce fire risk and preserve the lake’s character; the manager said staff will seek more community input and technical checks (Temsco, Interior Trails) before finalizing a location.
Michael Yee of the Skagway Alpine Club presented the committee with a volunteer-led plan to build a cabin and access trail near Lost Lake, arguing the structure should sit on the Face Mountain ridge rather than on the lake shore to protect the lake’s natural character and reduce wildfire risk. He said volunteers have completed about 40% of an outhouse vault and flagged a roughly 1.3-mile route that connects to the new Lost Lake Trail.
The proposal seeks to balance access, safety and preservation: Yee said the ridge site offers scenic views of glaciers and Lynn Canal, is at about 2,700 feet elevation, and is roughly 2.5 miles from the improved trailhead (about 1½–2 hours of steady hiking). He…
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