Law's Cabin

[Ken7]

I have heard that part of the footing for George Law's cabin is located near Law's Junction. Can anyone give me information that would help me find it? For example, if I were hiking down to Law's Junction from the Willow Creek Trail, is the footing on the left or right side of the trail and is it before or after the junction? About how far is the footing from the trail?

[hykurs]

Hi Ken7 - Law's cabin or what is left of it does exist but half the fun is in finding it. There are at least two other foundations from old cabins up there. I was told by a ranger that cowboys would spend the summer up there grazing their cattle. I can send you direction via email if you want. Larry

[halhiker]

I found the remains of Law's Cabin while going X country from the Tram. How I got there was from the High Trail to Round Valley. Before the trail comes into contact with the main Round Valley Trail, I went south up over the ridge and dropped down into the Willow Creek drainage below Wellman's Cienega. Once in the drainage the remains of the cabin are easy to spot. Harder to find is the pantry which still contains some provisions. We then went upstream until we hit the trail to Wellman Divide It's a nice area of the mountain and on the trip down from the ridge we spooked one of the biggest bucks I have ever seen.

I haven't been there in years but I think that'll give me a place to go explore again on my next trip up to the mountain.

[Ken7]

Thank you Larry and HalHiker. I am sure it will be fun to look for the old cabin sites.

[Hikin_Jim]

I think the cabin that Hal is talking about is not Law's Cabin. I think it's Wel lman's Cabin.

[hykurs]

Hi Ken - I think Hikin_Jim is correct. It's in the Lower Basin near what used to be Yellow Post #1. If you follow my directions you will find it. Have fun...

[halhiker]

Jim is right: my bad. I have been to Law's cabin, too and it's pretty easy to find.

I have also been to the Wellman cabins at Mad Women Spring and Oak Canyon. Does anyone know if there are any more?