THE CABIN   The Knuckleheads Winter Recreation Area was a concept developed back in 1996. In 1998 a few people formed the Knuckleheads Winter Recreation Association and began turning the concept into a reality. The old Mount Diadem Ski Club lift shack (12'x18') has been converted into a winterized cabin, which can accommodate up to 8 people for overnight stay. The cabin is closed in, insulated and has a pellet stove for heat. Wood pellets which are donated by either individuals or the Forest Services and are brought up the mountain during the summertime. The supply is usually adequate. There is a propane cook stove and a white gas lantern. A picnic table has been built inside the cabin for dinner seating arrangements. The sleeping area is up in the loft, which has a mattress and several pillows. The basement crawl space is used for storage. An outhouse without door is located about 100 feet northeast from the cabin.    People using the cabin shall have to bring their own sleeping pads, sleeping bags, food, dishes, cutlery and pots and pans. They are asked to keep the place tidy and pack out all their garbage. Water is available from either melting the snow or obtaining it from the creek at the Water Can Junction.

Location of the cabin is in the bowl accessed from "E" branch, an old logging road. The elevation of the cabin is at approximately 3200 ft. Parking before the gate which is approximate a mile from the junction between "E100" and "E" branch, it takes about a hour and a half of uphill walking to get to the Water Can Junction, turn right and immediately cross a bridge, uphill for about 5 min to the E400 junction, turn left and climb for another 5 min, follow the cleared trail and you will get to the cabin. The road from the gate up is used as a skiing trail so ATV and motorcycle users are asked to avoid using it when there is snow on the ground.