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Things to see in Elk Avenue (United States): 9 places and when to go
Elk Avenue is a town in United States, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Mountains (4), Food and drink (3). The best known are Crested Butte, Gothic Mountain and Carbon Peak. The best time to come is July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 38.8697, -106.9868
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (4) · Mountains (4) · Food and drink (3) · Snow (2)
- Best time
- July to September.
- Also possible
- October to June.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 1,161 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Gothic Mountain, at 3,837 m.
What to see in Elk Avenue
The places in and around Elk Avenue, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Crested ButteMountain in United States of America4.0 km
- Gothic MountainMountain in United States of America9.9 km
- Carbon PeakMountain in United States of America9.7 km
- Whetstone MountainMountain in United States of America5.3 km
- Crested Butte Mountain ResortSki area in Colorado, United States4.8 km
- Crested Butte NordicSki resort1.2 km
- Eldo Brewery and TaproomBrewery21 m
- Irwin BreweryBrewery373 m
- Montanya DistillersBrewery13 m
When to go to Elk Avenue
The best time to visit Elk Avenue is July to September; also possible: October to June. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:34
- FebPossible10:32
- MarPossible11:42
- AprPossible13:01
- MayPossible14:07
- JunPossible14:43
- JulBest time14:28
- AugBest time13:31
- SepBest time12:14
- OctPossible10:57
- NovPossible9:50
- DecPossible9:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. In July, 7 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Elk Avenue
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 1,161 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Elk Avenue?
The best known: Crested Butte, Gothic Mountain, Carbon Peak, Whetstone Mountain, Crested Butte Mountain Resort. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Elk Avenue?
July to September; also possible: October to June. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17.
How do you get to Elk Avenue?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1,161 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Elk Avenue as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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