Place to visit
Big Belt Hut, United States: what it is and when to go
Big Belt Hut is a mountain hut in United States, at 2,609 m above sea level. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain hut · Mountains, Hiking
- Where
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,609 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 1,348 km as the crow flies
- Website
- bigbelthut.com
- Run by
- Montana Backcountry Yurts
- Coordinates
- 46.46465, -111.24183
What it is and where
Big Belt Hut is a mountain hut in United States, at 2,609 m above sea level.
Its coordinates are 46.46465, -111.24183; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 1,348 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Montana Backcountry Yurts
It is one of the Mountains and Hiking places in United States. In Kokai 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 Big Belt Hut is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,609 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not8:47
- FebBetter not10:05
- MarBetter not11:36
- AprBetter not13:20
- MayBetter not14:48
- JunPossible15:36
- JulBest time15:16
- AugBest time14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctPossible10:38
- NovBetter not9:09
- DecBetter not8:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | July to September | June and October |
| Hiking | July to September | June and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Big Belt Hut has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
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. 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 you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- State Bank of TownsendHistory27 km
- Parberry Block EastBuilding in Montana, United States of America28 km
- Showdown Ski AreaSki area in Montana, United States58 km
- Lewis and Clark BreweryBrewery62 km
- Headwaters CrafthouseBrewery62 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
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- Mount Rushmore: mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- Mount Whitney: highest mountain in California and the contiguous United States
- Devils Tower: mountain near Moorcroft, Wyoming, United States
- Mount Saint Elias: mountain on the Canada-United States border
- El Capitan: vertical rock formation in Yosemite Valley, California, United States
Every United States place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Big Belt Hut?
It is a mountain hut in United States.
When is the best time to visit Big Belt Hut?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,609 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24.
How do you get to Big Belt Hut?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 1,348 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
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 State Bank of Townsend, Parberry Block East, Showdown Ski Area. The rest is in the United States guide.
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