Public-use cabin
John Muir Cabin
Chalet-style ridge cabin above Auke Bay, reached by a 3-mile climbing trail.
2.2 mi
Trail
Auke Nu Trail
Partly planked 3-mile climb through muskeg to the John Muir Cabin above Auke Bay.
Tongass National Forest · USFS
- Distance
- 3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1500 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out and back
- Access modes
- Road · Hike · Ski
- Winter use
- Cross-country skiing · Snowshoeing
- Has cabin or shelter
- Yes
RoadHikeSki
The Auke Nu Trail starts at the Auke Nu/Spaulding trailhead at 12.3-mile Glacier Highway and climbs about 1,500 feet in 3 miles, partly on planks through muskeg, to the John Muir Cabin. It is used for hiking, skiing and snowshoeing.
Location
Hiking · Skiing
Sources
- John Muir CabinUSDA Forest Service, Tongass National Forest · Accessed 2026-11-08
- Auke Nu / Spaulding TrailheadUSDA Forest Service, Tongass National Forest · Accessed 2026-11-08
Last updated 2026-11-09
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