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The John Muir Cabin offers a wonderful winter experience, set in a beautiful snowy landscape. Reviewers appreciate the cabin's great condition and quick heating, although some noted a slow initial warm-up. Overall, it is well-maintained, providing a cozy retreat for outdoor enthusiasts.
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4.8
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January 24, 2021 Stayed at: J04, Loop: AREA JOHN MUIR CABIN
This cabin is lovely and in great shape. There was not enough snow in mid-January 2021 to do the JM-Peterson ski traverse. (We did it, but on a mix of snowshoes and microspikes, with lots of falling into hidden muskeg holes).
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January 24, 2021 Stayed at: J04, Loop: AREA JOHN MUIR CABIN
This cabin is lovely and in great shape. There was not enough snow in mid-January 2021 to do the JM-Peterson ski traverse. (We did it, but on a mix of snowshoes and microspikes, with lots of falling into hidden muskeg holes).
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August 6, 2021 Stayed at: J04, Loop: AREA JOHN MUIR CABIN
Trail was in excellent condition, thanks to Trail Mix!
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August 6, 2021 Stayed at: J04, Loop: AREA JOHN MUIR CABIN
Trail was in excellent condition, thanks to Trail Mix!
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October 22, 2021 Stayed at: J04, Loop: AREA JOHN MUIR CABIN
Great Trip! The cabin was super-clean, toasty warm and buffeted the 30 knot winds and driving rain well. The propane worked beautifully. I
t would be nice for a straightforward remark: if you see the pilot light then simply turn the knob and adjust the thermostat. We spent a little bit of time running through the pilot-lighting instructions. Trail Mix's work on the trail is nice as far as it goes and will be be even nicer as they progress. The boards are slippery and yak trax/grippers were a must. Two trees were down and blocking the trail. Scrambling over and around them with packs was a bit iffy for a couple of old ladies?! There did appear to be some water seeping in from under the front right-hand side of the metal sheet under the wood stove. Otherwise, it was another fantastic cabin trip brought to us by USFS! Thanks!
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October 22, 2021 Stayed at: J04, Loop: AREA JOHN MUIR CABIN
Great Trip! The cabin was super-clean, toasty warm and buffeted the 30 knot winds and driving rain well. The propane worked beautifully. I
t would be nice for a straightforward remark: if you see the pilot light then simply turn the knob and adjust the thermostat. We spent a little bit of time running through the pilot-lighting instructions. Trail Mix's work on the trail is nice as far as it goes and will be be even nicer as they progress. The boards are slippery and yak trax/grippers were a must. Two trees were down and blocking the trail. Scrambling over and around them with packs was a bit iffy for a couple of old ladies?! There did appear to be some water seeping in from under the front right-hand side of the metal sheet under the wood stove. Otherwise, it was another fantastic cabin trip brought to us by USFS! Thanks!
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October 26, 2021 Stayed at: J04, Loop: AREA JOHN MUIR CABIN
Clean, warm, excellent!
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October 26, 2021 Stayed at: J04, Loop: AREA JOHN MUIR CABIN
Clean, warm, excellent!
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November 25, 2021 Stayed at: J04, Loop: AREA JOHN MUIR CABIN
The John Muir cabin is a very nice cabin. Cards are a must have for the long evenings.
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November 25, 2021 Stayed at: J04, Loop: AREA JOHN MUIR CABIN
The John Muir cabin is a very nice cabin. Cards are a must have for the long evenings.
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Juneau Ranger District, 8510 Mendenhall Loop Road, Juneau, AK 99801 United States
Elevation: 463 ft
The cabin is 13 mi northwest of Juneau. Access by hiking, skiing and snowshoeing. The first 0.8 mi is on Spaulding Meadows Trail, and the rest is on the Auk
Nu Trail. The trailhead is located at mile marker 12.3 off Glacier Highway. The cabin is ...
The cabin is 13 mi northwest of Juneau. Access by hiking, skiing and snowshoeing. The first 0.8 mi is on Spaulding Meadows Trail, and the rest is on the Auk
Nu Trail. The trailhead is located at mile marker 12.3 off Glacier Highway. The cabin is also accessible by helicopter.
A marked skiing trail connects John Muir Cabin to Peterson Lake Cabin in the winter. A GPS or map and compass are recommended.
The closest entrance is: Bartlett Cove
Approximate drive: 52.6 mi · over 1 hr (90 min)
Last updated: November 3, 2026
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