the Civilian Conservation Corps was born out of the great depression as a way to get unemployed people work on public projects. the camps were in operation from 1933 to 1942. the juneau camp worked mainly on transportation improvements for the forest service around juneau but also build roads, trails, telephone lines, landing strips, recreation centers, parks, docks, small harbors, and buildings. co-located with the camp was a maintenance depot for autos. today a young forest has grown where the camp used to be, hiding what is left of the camp and depot. no buildings survive but several cars are scattered in the woods near the depot rusting away and a few large rubbish piles remain.
to find this cache, simply head up the tolch rock trail, near the west glacier trailhead. Keep going straight when you reach an intersection. When you reach the first bridge, you then go off trail following the creek up stream. i would recommend to start following the creek after crossing the bridge as the near side of the creek has some hills, a little bush whacking, and can be flooded at times. when you get to the ruins be sure to explore both sides of the creek as there are things scattered all over this area. as always the cache is not hidden in any of the ruins or old cars so just take pictures and admire what was once here. additional note for cachers with children or dogs: there is lots of sharp rusted metal and broken glass around the area so you may want to keep an extra eye out.
This message is from the Heritage Program staff at the Juneau Ranger District, Tongass National Forest. The Forest Service manages this area for its historical values and it is protected by federal laws. Please remember to leave ruins and artifacts completely undisturbed. Take only photographs and cherished memories. You are a valuable steward of Juneau’s unique and enduring history.