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
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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
Special Weather Statement issued February 8 at 1:57PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
After a series of shortwaves that brought rain and gusty winds over the past few days, a stronger front will approach southeast Alaska from the west on Tuesday. South to southeast winds will increase through the day Tuesday. Confidence is increasing for windy conditions with strong gusts Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as the front pushes west to east across southeast Alaska. Gales with storm force gusts will be possible ahead and along the frontal passage, especially along north-south oriented channels and along the coastal waters. A period of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible with the frontal passage, but with the progressive nature of the front, flooding is not expected at this time. Another gale to potentially storm force low will quickly lift northeast into the Gulf and looks to push across southeast Alaska sometime later Wednesday into Thursday, bringing another round of strong gusty winds and moderate to heavy rainfall. Further details on the high wind and flooding potential for this system will be honed in on in the coming days. Looking further ahead, a cooling trend is favored to commence in the wake of these passing systems by late work week into the weekend. Snow levels will begin to lower and a colder outflow wind pattern could set up by late weekend. This could result in a return of snow for some coastal communities, especially across northern southeast Alaska. Further details on the pattern change and snow potential will be honed as the weekend approaches.
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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