About Windfall Lake Cabin
Windfall Lake Cabin, built in 1998, is one of the most popular cabins on the Tongass National Forest. This rustic retreat is open year-round and is open as an overnight accommodation and a warming hut for winter recreationists. The cabin is an ideal base for enjoying the serenity and beauty of Windfall Lake or participating in various recreational activities. The site can be accessed by the Windfall Lake Trail, Montana Creek Trail or floatplane, depending on conditions. Winter weather may require a 3-mile trek on snowshoes or skis. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. The partially planked trail leading to the cabin has an elevation gain of 100 feet, appealing to hikers, snowshoers and skiers of all levels. Cross-country skiing is good in winter on an undeveloped trail route to Spaulding Meadows (map and…
- 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: 22 mi northwest of Juneau, AK · 58.50917, -134.72278
Things to do:
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Creek Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | at camp | 6.9 mi |
| Windfall Lake Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 3.2 mi |
| Windfall Lake Spur | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Spaulding Connection Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.4 mi | 1.6 mi |
| Herbert Glacier Trail | Hiking | 1.6 mi | 4.7 mi |
| Peterson Creek | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.8 mi | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
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Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Eagle River Methodist Camp 3.4 mi
- Eagle River Scout Camp 3.7 mi
- Eagle Glacier Cabin 4.5 mi
- Peterson Lake Cabin 5 mi
- John Muir Cabin 6.9 mi
- Mendenhall Lake Campground 8 mi