Skeetawk
North American Cordillera › Pacifické Pobřežní pásmo
About Skeetawk
Alaska's premier backcountry hub, where rugged Hatcher Pass peaks meet a gritty, community-driven spirit for year-round mountain purists.
Highlights
- Steep granite bowls
- Backcountry skin tracks
- Historic mining trails
- Unspoiled alpine tundra
Key Facts
- Altitude: 442m
- Top lift: 529m
- Ski pistes: 3.1km
- Ski lifts: 1
- Lakes nearby: 21
- MTB trails: 7.9km
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Skeetawk
- Today: -1 to 2 °C, snow showers, 0 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 1059 m (750 to 1240 m)
- Snowfall in the last 7 days: 5 cm
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| st 30. 9. | -1 / 2 °C | snow showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| čt 1. 10. | -1 / 1 °C | snow | dry | 1 h sun |
| pá 2. 10. | -4 / 4 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| so 3. 10. | -1 / 6 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| ne 4. 10. | 3 / 7 °C | drizzle | dry | 5 h sun |
| po 5. 10. | 2 / 7 °C | drizzle | dry | 2 h sun |
| út 6. 10. | 2 / 6 °C | drizzle | dry | 0 h sun |
| st 7. 10. | 1 / 5 °C | snow showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| čt 8. 10. | 0 / 2 °C | snow showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| pá 9. 10. | -1 / 4 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
Things to do in Skeetawk
Hikes nearby — Skeetawk (8)
8 curated hiking trails around Skeetawk, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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East Ridge Trail
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Marmot Mountain Trail
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Blueberry Knoll Trail
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Hatch-GPRA
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Government Peak Trail
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Arch Prospect Trail
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Reed Lakes Trail
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Gold Mint Trail
Mountain biking near Skeetawk
- Fireweed
- Fiddlehead
- Monk's Hood
Getting to Skeetawk
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Merrill Field (MRI), 67 km away, about 1h08 by road
Where to stay in Skeetawk
5 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 164 EUR per night, median 254 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Skeetawk page.