Description
15' x 12' log chalet style cabin with a deck.
Facilities
2 single wooden bunks, 3 double bunk, 8 loft bunks, Table and bench, Wood stove, Cooking counter, Food cupboard and shelves, Cooler, Broom and dustpan, Log book, Shovel and bucket, Wood shed, Outhouse, Emergency signal. Water available from nearby stream. Treat all water before using.
Capacity
16
Area
Mainland northwest of Juneau
Location
13 miles northwest of Juneau near Auke Bay. Trail head is at 12.3 Mile Glacier Highway.
Access
By hiking, cross-country skiing, or snowshoeing over 3-mile partially planked Auke Ne Trail through muskeg, with 150-foot elevation gain.
Terrain
Cabin is located in a sub alpine meadow 1550 feet above the Mendenhall Valley.
Special Features
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. Great views of Juneau, Chilkat Mountains, Admiralty Island and numerous ice field peaks. NOTE: Cabin is open to the public a warming shelter from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Season Of Use
Year-round
Managing Agency
Tongass National Forest
What To Bring
Sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, fire extinguisher and fire starter. It's a good idea to bring your own water or treat all water before using.
Rowboat
No
Stove
Propane
More Info
Closest water in summer is Auk Nu Creek, 3/8 mile down the trail. Treat all water before using. Wood is not provided, so you must bring your own if you wish to use the stove. Cabin is heated by a propane wall furnace. Propane is supplied. Bears frequent area.
USGS Topo Map
Juneau B-2
