Recreation site (day use only)
Region
Kluane
Serviced
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Gate Open
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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.
- Day-use area: Closed 11 pm to 7 am.
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
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Services available
Outhouse unisex
Bear-proof garbage bins
At least 1 wheelchair accessible outhouse
Viewing structures or signage about local cultural and natural history