Region:
Kluane
Serviced:
May 19 to October 2, 2023
Gate open:
May 19 to October 2, 2023
Site description:
- The Tlingit Chilkat, Southern and Northern Tutchone and Copper River peoples have gathered here to trade for thousands of years.
- The Southern Tutchone name Chetthel Chi means “stone axe handle lake” referring to the copper found nearby.
- Good place to see migrating birds in the fall. Look for moose, beaver, muskrat and otter.
- You can explore Pickhandle Lakes Habitat Protection Area by boat on the Koidern River.
Location
Highway:
Alaska Highway
Highway kilometre:
1802.0
Secondary road kilometre:
0.0
GPS coordinates:
61.92008°N 140.30119°W
Map download:
Pickhandle Recreation Site Map (189.3 KB)
Services available
Outhouse unisex
Bear proof garbage bins
At least one wheelchair accessible outhouse
Viewing structures or signage about local cultural and natural history