About Peterson Lake Cabin
Peterson Lake Cabin was built in the 1980s and named after John Peterson, who started a placer gold mine in this area in 1900. The Peterson Lake Trail that accesses the cabin follows a former tram route for the first 2 miles, and remnants of the tram can still be seen. The cabin is open year-round and is one of Juneau Ranger District's most popular backcountry rentals. This secluded retreat offers the chance to enjoy beautiful scenery and a variety of recreational activities. The site can be accessed by float plane or by hiking, snowshoeing or skiing 4.5 miles from the Peterson Lake Trailhead on Glacier Highway. The trail has an elevation gain of 800 feet. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. The Peterson Lake Trail is partially planked. Hikers can use this trail in warmer weather, but snowshoes and skis are…
- 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: 21 mi west of Juneau, AK · 58.43694, -134.73444
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterson Lake Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 4.0 mi |
| Spaulding Meadows Trail | Hiking | 2.1 mi | 3.0 mi |
| Auk Nu Trail | Hiking | 2.3 mi | 2.5 mi |
| Montana Creek Trail | Hiking | 2.5 mi | 6.9 mi |
| Spaulding Connection Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.5 mi | 1.6 mi |
| Lake Creek Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.7 mi | 2.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
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Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- John Muir Cabin 2.3 mi
- Auk Village Campground 4.3 mi
- Auke Bay RV Park 4.4 mi
- Glacier Nalu Campground Resort 5 mi
- Windfall Lake Cabin 5 mi
- Mendenhall Lake Campground 5.2 mi