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Harbor-Gavan Hill Shelter, United States: what it is and when to go
Harbor-Gavan Hill Shelter is a mountain hut in United States (Sitka, Alaska), at 725 m above sea level. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 17 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 26. 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
- Mountain hut · Mountains, Hiking
- Where
- United States · 99835, Sitka
- Elevation
- 725 m
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 2,377 km as the crow flies
- Website
- fs.usda.gov
- Run by
- United States Department of Agriculture
- Coordinates
- 57.09336, -135.31081
What it is and where
Harbor-Gavan Hill Shelter is a mountain hut in United States (Sitka, Alaska), at 725 m above sea level.
This is a four-sided emergency shelter with no stove; use on a first come, first serve basis.
It is in Sitka, Alaska, where this site lists 10 more places to see, 3.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 57.09336, -135.31081; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 2,377 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- United States Department of Agriculture
It is one of the Mountains and Hiking 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 Harbor-Gavan Hill Shelter is April to October.
- JanPossible7:04
- FebPossible9:09
- MarPossible11:25
- AprBest time13:59
- MayBest time16:14
- JunBest time17:34
- JulBest time17:00
- AugBest time14:58
- SepBest time12:27
- OctBest time9:59
- NovPossible7:41
- DecPossible6:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 26. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | April to October | November to March |
| Hiking | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Harbor-Gavan Hill Shelter 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
- Russian Bishop's HouseHistoric building in Sitka, Alaska, USA4.8 km
- Harbor Mountain Brewing CoBrewery4.9 km
- Sitka National Historical ParkUnited States national park in Alaska5.0 km
- St. Michael's CathedralHistoric church in Alaska, United States5.0 km
- Sitka Lutheran ChurchLutheran church in Alaska, USA5.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Mountains
- Denali: highest mountain in North America, located in Alaska
- Mount Rushmore: mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- Mount Whitney: highest mountain in California and the contiguous United States
- Devils Tower: mountain near Moorcroft, Wyoming, United States
- Mount Saint Elias: mountain on the Canada-United States border
- El Capitan: vertical rock formation in Yosemite Valley, California, United States
Every United States place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Harbor-Gavan Hill Shelter?
It is a mountain hut in United States.
When is the best time to visit Harbor-Gavan Hill Shelter?
April to October. In June there are 17 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 26.
How do you get to Harbor-Gavan Hill Shelter?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 2,377 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 Russian Bishop's House, Harbor Mountain Brewing Co, Sitka National Historical Park. The rest is in the United States guide.
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