Place to visit
Podunk Guard Station, United States: what it is and when to go
Podunk Guard Station is a mountain hut in United States. Interests: Hiking and History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 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 · Hiking, History
- Where
- United States
- Best time
- March to October.
- Nearest airport
- LAX Los Angeles, 679 km as the crow flies
- Price
- 30 USD/night
- Website
- fs.usda.gov
- Run by
- US Forest Service
- Coordinates
- 37.48736, -112.29765
What it is and where
Podunk Guard Station is a mountain hut in United States.
Its coordinates are 37.48736, -112.29765; the nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, Los Angeles), 679 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- US Forest Service
It is one of the Hiking 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 Podunk Guard Station is March to October.
- JanPossible9:41
- FebPossible10:37
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time14:01
- JunBest time14:34
- JulBest time14:21
- AugBest time13:27
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:00
- NovPossible9:57
- DecPossible9:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hiking | April to October | November to March |
| History | March to October | November to February |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Podunk Guard Station 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
- Bryce Canyon National ParkNational park in Garfield and Kane counties in Utah, United States14 km
- Bryce Canyon LodgeTourist hotel at Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA19 km
- Bald KnollNature · Mountains20 km
- StudioHiking25 km
- Deluxe BHiking25 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Hiking
- Appalachian Trail: 2,198.4-mile (3,538 km) trail going through fourteen US states managed by the National Park Service
- Pacific Crest Trail: long-distance hiking and equestrian trail in the USA
- Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail: historic Place in Hawaii County, Hawaii
- Hager Mountain: mountain in Oregon, United States of America
- North Country Trail: long-distance hiking trail in the United States
- American Discovery Trail: long-distance hiking and biking trail across the United States
Every United States place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Podunk Guard Station?
It is a mountain hut in United States.
When is the best time to visit Podunk Guard Station?
March to October. In June there are 14 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 26.
How do you get to Podunk Guard Station?
The nearest main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 679 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 Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon Lodge, Bald Knoll. The rest is in the United States guide.
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