Description

The Kah Sheets Bay Cabin is located on the south end of Kupreanof Island at the mouth of Kah Sheets Creek in a large saltwater bay and tide flat. It is accessible by boat or floatplane; or may be reached by hiking the 2.75-mile trail from Kah Sheets Lake, which is accessible by floatplane only. The Kah Sheets Bay Cabin is a hunter-style cabin equipped with four single bunks, table, benches, oil heater and woodstove for heat, and an outhouse. It has no mattresses, cookstove, or cooking gear. Cabin users should bring sleeping bags, pads, cookstove, cooking gear, food, and #1 heating oil. Firewood for the woodstove is generally provided but not guaranteed. A broom, dust pan, axe, and splitting maul are generally provided but may be missing or damaged. Please report missing or damaged items to the Petersburg Ranger District. The surrounding terrain is second growth forest and flat muskeg, with one 776' hill between the bay and Kah Sheets Lake (elev. 100'). The hike to Kah Sheets Lake is an easy 2.75 miles on boardwalk with opportunities to explore two access trails leading to waterfalls, with wildlife viewing and fishing access. Additionally, hiking is possible on the remains of old logging roads. Activities include fishing, hunting, hiking, beachcombing, and shorebird viewing in early May. Wildlife in the area include black bear, deer, waterfowl, and grouse. For more information, call the Petersburg Ranger District at 907-772-3871.