However, local knowledge of river conditions and experience operating shallow draft boats will generally allow crossing the tideflats on smaller tides. Low river levels limit access to this cabin. The trees around the cabin are primarily Sitka spruce, cottonwood, alder and willow. The vegetation in front of the cabin is mostly grasses. Depending on the river level, there is a sand beach between the river bank and the slough.
Immediate area is relatively flat with meadows nearby.
Steep mountains rise from behind the Twin Lakes area. Trail does lead from mouth of slough to the lakes.