Admiralty Island Cabins Big Shaheen Cabin Description: This is a rectangular log cabin built in 1936. Two sleeping rooms are divided from the wood stove and cooking area. The cabin has sleeping space for 4 to 8 people. Location: The cabin is in the central part of the island on the eastern shore of Hasselborg Lake at an elevation of 300' (91 m). Longitude: -134.2758333; Latitude: 57.70138889 Access: Access is by float plane or canoe with portage. It is about a 45-minute flight from Juneau. By canoe and portage, it is about 10 miles (16 km) from Mole Harbor. Occasionally poor weather can result in extended stays, and cabin users should be prepared for this. In fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (float planes cannot land). The lake is normally ice free from mid-May through November. Terrain: The cabin sits on level ground with a large beach. Facilities: 4 double wooden bunks Wood stove Table and benches Cooking counter Broom Maul Axe Wood Outhouse Skiff with oars Water is available from the lake. Treat all water before using. Bring your own personal flotation devices, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, fire extinguisher, and fire starter. Special Features: You are in brown bear country. This is 1 of 3 cabins on Hasselborg Lake (the other two are Hasselborg Creek and Little Shaheen). The lake is very popular and has a lot of float plane traffic. Little Shaheen cabin is close by, connected by a 100 yard (91 m) trail. Four trails are accessible by boat. The lake is 7 miles (11 km) long and part of the Cross Admiralty Canoe route. Rental Fee: $45 per night. Suggested USGS topo maps: Sitka C-1, C-2. Updated August 21, 2008 To Make a Reservation Admiralty Island Map | Cabin Listing | Cabin Information | Tongass Home