John Muir Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations via Recreation.gov. Skis or snowshoes are recommended for winter access.
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to proc
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* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Glacier Bay including Gustavus, Eastern Chichagof Island including Hoonah, Admiralty Island including Angoon, City and Borough of Juneau, and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island including Kake. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The fog may periodically vary in lateral coverage and denseness/thickness, especially for areas near the outer edge of the advisory.
About
John Muir Cabin sits in a subalpine meadow 1,550 feet above the Mendenhall Valley in Tongass National Forest, 13 miles northwest of Juneau. This 15' x 12' chalet-style log cabin was built in 1980 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of John Muir's visit to the Gastineau Channel area and offers spectacular panoramic views of Juneau, Gastineau Channel, Auke Bay, the Chilkat Mountains, Admiralty Island, and numerous ice field peaks. The cabin is accessed by hiking, skiing, or snowshoeing 3.5 miles from the Spaulding Meadows/Auk Nu trailhead at mile marker 12.3 on Glacier Highway. The trail is partially planked and winds through muskeg with a 1,500-foot elevation gain. The cabin accommodates up to 6 people with two double bunks on the first floor and two bunks sleeping six on the second floor. Amenities include a table with benches, wood stove, propane furnace (propane provided), broom and dustpan, snow shovel, and a ramp and hardened trail to the vault toilet. Water is available from a nearby stream but must be treated before use. The Auk Nu Trail continues past the cabin toward Auke Mountain, offering excellent cross-country skiing in winter with close access to Spaulding Meadows. A marked skiing trail connects to Peterson Lake Cabin in winter, though a GPS or map and compass are recommended. The area is home to brown and black bears, deer, porcupines, and various bird species including bald eagles. Visitors must pack in all supplies including sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking equipment, food, and pack out all trash.
Directions
Located 13 miles northwest of Juneau. From Juneau, take Glacier Highway to mile marker 12.3. The trailhead for Spaulding Meadows/Auk Nu Trail is on the highway. Hike, ski, or snowshoe 3.5 miles (0.8 miles on Spaulding Meadows Trail, 2.7 miles on Auk Nu Trail) with 1,500-foot elevation gain to reach the cabin. Also accessible by helicopter.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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