PETERSON LAKE CABIN

Overview Peterson Lake Cabin was built in the 1980s and named after John Peterson, who started a placer gold mine in this area in 1900. The Peterson Lake Trail that accesses the cabin follows a former tram route for the first 2 miles, and remnants of the tram can still be seen. The cabin is open year-round and is one of Juneau Ranger District's most popular backcountry rentals.

This secluded retreat offers the chance to enjoy beautiful scenery and a variety of recreational activities. 5 miles from the Peterson Lake Trailhead on Glacier Highway. The trail has an elevation gain of 800 feet.

Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Recreation The Peterson Lake Trail is partially planked. Hikers can use this trail in warmer weather, but snowshoes and skis are ideal in winter.

The trail winds through muskeg and old-growth forest, taking hikers past waterfalls. Cross-country skiing is good in winter, with an undeveloped trail to John Muir cabin (map and compass are recommended). Anglers can fish for steelhead, trout, coho and pink salmon in Peterson Creek below the falls.

Visitors can use the cabin's skiff with oars, but they must bring their own flotation devices. Facilities This 12 ft. by 14 ft.

cabin is pan-abode style and sleeps six people with two single and two double bunks. The cabin also has a table and benches, a broom, a propane furnace, wood stove and splitting maul. Propane is provided for the furnace.

The facility offers an accessible ramp to the cabin, a wider hardened trail connecting the cabin to the new vault toilet and float dock. A picnic table is provided on the front deck, and a cooler box for food storage is attached to the side of the cabin. A fire ring is located outside.

A dock is available for float planes and boats. Water, firewood and electricity are not provided.