Megonjávri / Meekonjärvi Open Wilderness Hut

A modest open wilderness hut is available year-round. A demanding wilderness destination.

The wilderness hut is situated by Nordkalott Trail. It is on the southeast bank of the River Pierfejoki, which runs into the sound at the west end of Porojärvi Valley between Lake Meekonjärvi and Lake Skadjajärvi. It is about 500 metres from the mouth of the river.

The open wilderness hut is a shared and free resting and overnight place for independent hikers (not for companies). You can stay in wilderness huts for one or two nights without a reservation. Be prepared for the possibility that there may not be enough space to sleep in the hut.

Facilities:

• Sleeping places for 6.
• Heating with a stove. Gas stove for cooking.
• No drinking water point. Water from natural sources must be purified before drinking.
• No waste management. Take your own waste out of the area.
• Bring your own cooking utensils.
• Pets are allowed in the hut only with the consent of other users.