Topographic relief is significant as the summit rises 4,700 feet (1,400 meters) above the river in two miles.

This ACEC is extremely rugged and was established to protect Dall sheep habitat on the southern slope of the Brooks Range.

The peak is named in association with Snowden Creek heading on its southeast slope, which in turn was named in 1939 by Robert Marshall for his Eskimo friend and hunting partner, Nutirwik, also known as Harry Snowden.

Precipitation runoff from the mountain drains west into the Dietrich River.

The months June through August offer the most favorable weather for viewing and climbing.