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
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGION
Winter Storm Warning issued December 29 at 5:48PM AKST until December 31 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO MID WEEK... .Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait corridor area northward. The rain/snow line has moved southward today sitting just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Monday evening. Snow totals have so far been around 15 to 47 inches across the northern panhandle. A low in the gulf is continuing to send surges of moisture into the panhandle with another surge expected to arrive for the northern inner channels late Monday night, bringing more renewed snowfall rates with it. Following this will be a slight decrease in snow rates Tuesday before a second wave of moisture is expected for late Tuesday night. Into Wednesday precip rates should then start to diminish. The rain/snow line will be wavering south of the Icy Strait area through this entire time period. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 17 to 22 inches. * WHERE...Glacier Bay and City and Borough of Juneau. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional accumulating snowfall totals will be highly variable. The bulk of the additional snow accumulation will be where heavier showers move through, and out the road in Juneau. Snowfall rates will pick up again late Monday night, diminish on Tuesday, then pick back up again Tuesday night as a series of waves moves through, though these will be weaker than previous waves.
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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