The Tukga hut is a newly completed hut in the stunning coastal town of Haines, Alaska. It's a strenuous hike up to the hut but it honestly offers some of the most rewarding views I've ever seen of Alaska. The hut is heated and has fully setup kitchen with a propane stove so I would highly reccomend making yourself a fancy meal while you're up there.

There's lots to explore once you're in the alpine so I would reccomend giving yourself 2+ nights there.

It is open all year round. In the winter you would need to backcountry ski or snowshoe in and it is in avalanche terrain. The lower half of the trail will be very icey so bring crampons and the upper half can have deep powder so make sure you're properly equipped with avalanche safety gear as well as aware of the forecast. I would recommend this as winter route from December to April.

If you aren't able to book the cabin you can still absolutely day hike in this area!

Enjoy a wild adventure!

From the Haines Huts Website:

Parking for the Tukga Hut is at the 7-Mile Saddle Trailhead (also labeled the Ripinski Trailhead on roadsigns). Google Maps , Apple maps , Coordinates: 59.26630, -135.60523

From the parking lot, the Hut is a 2.3-mile and 3,200ft elevation gain hike. The trail is steep and strenuous, please make sure everyone in the group understands this and is thoroughly prepared. Review our “Trip Planning” page for more information on summer vs winter travel to the hut. 

For reservations, directions and more info about the hut please check out the Haines Huts website:

https://haineshuts.org/huts/