# Upper Snowhawk Cabin, United States: what it is and when to go > Upper Snowhawk Cabin is a mountain hut in United States (Anchorage, Alaska). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 18 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 07. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/upper-snowhawk-cabin/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Mountain hut · Hiking - **Where:** United States - **Best time:** April to October. - **Nearest airport:** SFO San Francisco, 3,280 km as the crow flies - **Price:** Gratis - **Run by:** Dan.Jenkins@colostate.edu - **Coordinates:** 61.1711, -149.57402 ## What it is and where Upper Snowhawk Cabin is a mountain hut in United States (Anchorage, Alaska). It is in [Anchorage, Alaska](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/anchorage/), where this site lists 33 more places to see, 18 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 61.1711, -149.57402; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 3,280 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=61.171096%2C-149.57402) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=61.171096%2C-149.57402) - **Run by:** Dan.Jenkins@colostate.edu It is one of the [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/senderismo/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Upper Snowhawk Cabin is **April to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 6 h | | February | Possible | 8 h 37 | | March | Possible | 11 h 19 | | April | Best time | 14 h 20 | | May | Best time | 17 h 05 | | June | Best time | 18 h 52 | | July | Best time | 18 h 06 | | August | Best time | 15 h 32 | | September | Best time | 12 h 32 | | October | Best time | 9 h 37 | | November | Possible | 6 h 47 | | December | Possible | 5 h 07 | In June there are 18 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 07. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [O'Malley Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/o-malley-peak/): Mountain in Alaska, United States of America · 8.0 km - [Mount Williwaw](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-williwaw/): Mountain in Alaska, United States of America · 8.2 km - [Arctic Valley Ski Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arctic-valley-ski-area/): Ski area in Anchorage, Alaska · 8.8 km - [The Ramp](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-ramp/): Mountain in Alaska, United States of America · 9.2 km - [Alaska Native Heritage Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/alaska-native-heritage-center/): Cultural center in Anchorage, Alaska, United States · 10 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: Hiking - [Appalachian Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/appalachian-trail/): 2,198.4-mile (3,538 km) trail going through fourteen US states managed by the National Park Service - [Pacific Crest Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pacific-crest-trail-2/): long-distance hiking and equestrian trail in the USA - [Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ala-kahakai-national-historic-trail/): historic Place in Hawaii County, Hawaii - [Hager Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hager-mountain/): mountain in Oregon, United States of America - [North Country Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/north-country-national-scenic-trail-ny/): long-distance hiking trail in the United States - [American Discovery Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/adt-maryland-seg-3/): long-distance hiking and biking trail across the United States Every United States place under Hiking, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/senderismo/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Upper Snowhawk Cabin? It is a mountain hut in United States. ### When is the best time to visit Upper Snowhawk Cabin? April to October. In June there are 18 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 07. ### How do you get to Upper Snowhawk Cabin? The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 3,280 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=61.171096%2C-149.57402) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [O'Malley Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/o-malley-peak/), [Mount Williwaw](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-williwaw/), [Arctic Valley Ski Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arctic-valley-ski-area/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1090284924), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).