Benson Hut

  • $0.00 /night
  • (4.8)5 reviews

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About Campground

Benson Hut is located just below the north face of Anderson Peak, 5.5 miles beyond the PCT trailhead on Donner Pass Road. Expect approximately 1,800′ of elevation gain. Prior experience in the backcountry is required for this trip as the route is long and treacherous, especially in bad weather. Expect bare ground and/or ice where wind has stripped snow from the ridge; beware of cornices on the east side. The hut is very difficult to reach but once in the vicinity, relatively easy to spot. Overnight parking may be arranged with Clair Tappaan Lodge or Sugar Bowl Ski Resort. Topo map: Norden 7-1/2′ quad.

The hut is nestled under the north face of Anderson Peak at 8,350′ and has extraordinary views to the east, north, and west. Use extra caution as surrounding slopes are steep, avalanches are frequent, and weather (when it worsens) can be very dangerous.

Access

Hike-in
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Accommodations

Cabins
Equestrian

Features

Firewood
Picnic Table
Reservable
Toilets
Trash

Essentials

Alcohol Allowed
Drinking Water
Fires Allowed
Mobile Service
Pets Allowed

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4.8

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Luke Stone

1 year ago
5/5

Elegant accommodations at 8400 feet.

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Stewart Wadsworth

1 year ago
5/5

Benson Hut on the Pacific Crest Trail between Sugar Bowl and Squaw Valley near Donner Pass.

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J. Kevin Mann

3 years ago
4/5

This ski hut and emergency shelter is well built and maintained. The volunteers who keep it up do an amazing job.

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Kyle Konrad

1 year ago
5/5

A great way to get out on the backcountry for a few days. The skiing around the hit was awesome. Good snow and lots of options of pitch and aspect to ski.

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Was only recognizable by the top of of the chimney.

The two story, stand alone restroom had no identifying attributes protruding from the snowpack.

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