# Pathfinder Dam, United States: what it is and when to go

> Pathfinder Dam is a place in Wyoming listed on National Register of Historic Places in United States, at 1,781 m above sea level. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pathfinder-dam/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Place in Wyoming listed on National Register of Historic Places · History
- **Where:** United States
- **Elevation:** 1,781 m
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** LAX Los Angeles, 1,386 km as the crow flies
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 42.46787, -106.85374

## What it is and where

Pathfinder Dam is a place in Wyoming listed on National Register of Historic Places in United States, at 1,781 m above sea level. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Its coordinates are 42.46787, -106.85374; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 1,386 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=42.467873%2C-106.853742)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.467873%2C-106.853742)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Pathfinder Dam is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 13 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 20 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 39 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 10 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 25 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 06 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 49 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 44 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 49 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 32 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 54 |

In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. 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.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). 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](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Independence Rock](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/independence-rock/): Place in Wyoming listed on National Register of Historic Places · 23 km
- [Tom Sun Ranch](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/tom-sun-ranch/): Nature · History · 30 km
- [Bradley Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bradley-peak/): Mountain in Wyoming, United States of America · 37 km
- [Garfield Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/garfield-peak/): Mountain in United States of America · 49 km
- [Hogadon Ski Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hogadon-basin-ski-area/): Ski area in Wyoming, United States · 52 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: History

- [Empire State Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-empire-state/): skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA
- [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- [Central Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park/): public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States
- [Yosemite National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yosemite-national-park-2/): national park in California, United States

Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Pathfinder Dam?

It is a place in Wyoming listed on National Register of Historic Places in United States. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, 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 Pathfinder Dam?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54.

### How do you get to Pathfinder Dam?

The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 1,386 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.467873%2C-106.853742) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### 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 [Independence Rock](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/independence-rock/), [Tom Sun Ranch](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/tom-sun-ranch/), [Bradley Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bradley-peak/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/120513091), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7144759), CC0. More about Pathfinder Dam on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pathfinder_Dam). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

