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Spencer Bench Cabin
Cabin, lookout or rental
Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Overview Spencer Bench Cabin is located at 1,900 feet in elevation at the end of the Spencer Bench Trail. The trail climbs away from the lake revealing breathtaking views of the Placer River Valley, Spencer Lake and the Spencer Glacier below. The cabin sits just below several alpine meadows with vegetation of low shrubs, grasses and summer wildflowers. Please note: some years Spencer Bench Trail maintains snow coverage until July . For current trail conditions call the Glacier Ranger District at (907) 783-3242. Spencer Bench Cabin is available for rent year round although winter recreation here requires an advanced skillset and knowledge of avalanche hazards to access this Cabin via skis or snowmachines in the winter. Some parties do opt to charter a ski plane or helicopter to provide quick and easy winter access. From May 25th through September 15th 2024, the Alaska Railroad… Getting there: During Summer months train transportation is required to reach the Spencer Whistlestop. To catch the train ( reservations required ) to the Spencer Whistle Stop, drive south from Anchorage on the Seward Highway to the Portage Rail Depot (Milepost 80) and check in at the Train station. In the winter months there are 2 snowmachine parking lots at Seward Highway Milepost 78 where snowmachines can access the Cabin by heading up the Placer River Valley. Please note: over snow access is condition… Phone: WINTER 907-783-3242 SUMMER 800-544-0552 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251714 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Graham Predeger, Recreation.gov
Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.
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