Canyon Creek Shelter
Canyon Creek Shelter, Mountain hut in Clallam County, United States.
Description
Canyon Creek Shelter is a mountain hut in Olympic National Park southwest of Port Angeles. The structure provides refuge for hikers and sits just a short distance from the Sol Duc Trailhead, from which visitors can explore the surrounding wilderness.
History
The shelter was built in 1939 when the National Park Service was adding new facilities across national parks. It was part of a broader effort to provide hiking accommodations throughout the wilderness areas.
Culture
The shelter shows building choices that blend into the landscape and use materials from the area. Visitors can see how this approach connects with the forests and rock formations around it.
Practical
The shelter is easily accessed from the Sol Duc Trailhead with a short walk. Hikers should know that it serves as a basic emergency refuge with minimal facilities in a remote area.
Did you know?
The structure is one of the few remaining buildings from the park's early development phase and shows a distinctive construction method from that era. Its design remains an example of craftsmanship and building techniques rarely seen today.
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