John Muir Cabin

John Muir Cabin inside

Snowshoeing to the cabin in the winter

Cabin interior

Rainy day view from the outhouse

Muskeg behind the cabin

View from back of cabin

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<br/><br/>   

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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
This 15'x12' chalet-style log cabin has two double bunks on the first floor and two bunks that can sleep six on the second floor. Other amenities include a table with benches, wood stove, broom and dustpan, snow shovel, propane furnace and a ramp and hardened trail to the vault toilet. Propane is provided. 
Water, firewood and electricity are not provided. Water is available from a nearby stream, but guests should be sure to treat water before drinking or 
cooking with it ( water safety tips ). It is recommended that guests bring their own 
water supply.  

Cooking facilities are not available. Visitors should pack sleeping bags, sleeping pads, a cooking stove, lanterns or flashlights, cookware, plates, utensils, food, 
toilet paper, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher and fire starter. Visitors are expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving 
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here  for more cabin details). <h2>Natural Features</h2>
The cabin sits in a subalpine meadow 1,550 feet above the Mendenhall Valley. This vantage point offers great views of Juneau, Gastineau Channel, Auke Bay, the Chilkat 
Mountains, Admiralty Island and numerous ice field peaks.<br/><br/>

Brown and black bears, deer and porcupines are common to the area (<a href="http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=livingwithbears.bearcountry" rel="nofollow">bear safety 
information</a>). A variety of bird species make their home here, including the bald eagle.

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.

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