About John Muir Cabin
John Muir Cabin was built in 1980 and named after John Muir to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his visit to the Gastineau Channel area. This rustic cabin is open year-round and offers spectacular views and plenty of recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. The cabin is accessed by hiking, snowshoeing or skiing 3.5 miles from the Spaulding Meadows/Auk Nu trailhead off of Glacier Highway. The trail is partially planked and winds through muskeg with a 1,500-foot elevation gain. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety and must bring several of their own amenities. The Auk Nu Trail continues past the cabin toward Auke Mountain. Cross-country skiing is excellent in winter, with close access to Spaulding Meadows and an undeveloped trail to Peterson Lake Cabin (map and compass are recommended). Skis or snowshoes are recommended in winter. This…
- Fees: Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the…
- Season: 01/01
- Managed by: Tongass National Forest, FS
- Where: 19 mi west of Juneau, AK · 58.40944, -134.69667
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auk Nu Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 2.5 mi |
| Spaulding Meadows Trail | Hiking | 1.0 mi | 3.0 mi |
| Lake Creek Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.2 mi | 2.2 mi |
| Peterson Lake Trail | Hiking | 2.3 mi | 4.0 mi |
| Montana Creek Trail | Hiking | 2.7 mi | 6.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Auke Bay RV Park 2.2 mi
- Peterson Lake Cabin 2.3 mi
- Auk Village Campground 2.4 mi
- Glacier Nalu Campground Resort 3.1 mi
- Mendenhall Lake Campground 3.6 mi
- Mendenhall Campground 4.7 mi