Place to visit
Gilbert's Hill, United States: what it is and when to go
Gilbert's Hill is a historic farm property and former ski area at 1362 Barnard Road (Vermont Route 12) in Woodstock, Vermont in United States, at 359 m above sea level. Interests: Nature, Mountains and History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Historic farm property and former ski area at 1362 Barnard Road (Vermont Route 12) in Woodstock, Vermont · Nature, Mountains, History
- Where
- United States
- Elevation
- 359 m
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- JFK New York, 351 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 43.65136, -72.53589
What it is and where
Gilbert's Hill is a historic farm property and former ski area at 1362 Barnard Road (Vermont Route 12) in Woodstock, Vermont in United States, at 359 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 43.65136, -72.53589; the nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 351 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the Nature, Mountains and History places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Gilbert's Hill is March to October.
- JanPossible9:06
- FebPossible10:16
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:13
- MayBest time14:31
- JunBest time15:14
- JulBest time14:57
- AugBest time13:48
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:25
- DecPossible8:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Mountains | April to October | November to March |
| History | March to October | November to February |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Gilbert's Hill has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Saskadena SixSki resort1.6 km
- Billings Farm MuseumMuseum and active dairy farm in Woodstock, Vermont2.7 km
- George Perkins Marsh Boyhood HomeArchitectural centerpiece of Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, located on Vermont Route 12 in Woodstock, Vermont, United States2.8 km
- Woodstock Inn & ResortHistoric hotel in Woodstock, Vermont3.5 km
- Woodstock Nordic CenterSki resort3.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Nature
- Niagara Falls: three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States
- Grand Canyon: steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States
- Yellowstone National Park: first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- Denali: highest mountain in North America, located in Alaska
- Mount Rushmore: mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- Mauna Kea: Hawaiian volcano
Every United States place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gilbert's Hill?
It is a historic farm property and former ski area at 1362 Barnard Road (Vermont Route 12) in Woodstock, Vermont in United States. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Gilbert's Hill?
March to October. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46.
How do you get to Gilbert's Hill?
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 351 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Saskadena Six, Billings Farm Museum, George Perkins Marsh Boyhood Home. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
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