# Winchester Mountain Lookout, United States: what it is and when to go > Winchester Mountain Lookout is a building in Washington, United States. Interests: Hiking and History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. It has articles in 3 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/winchester-mountain-lookout/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Building in Washington, United States · Hiking, History - **Where:** United States - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** SFO San Francisco, 1,263 km as the crow flies - **Price:** Gratis - **Run by:** Mount Baker Club - **Coordinates:** 48.95653, -121.64306 ## What it is and where Winchester Mountain Lookout is a building in Washington, United States. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Its coordinates are 48.95653, -121.64306; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 1,263 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=48.956535%2C-121.643057) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.956535%2C-121.643057) - **Run by:** Mount Baker Club It is one of the [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/senderismo/) and [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 Winchester Mountain Lookout is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 8 h 28 | | February | Possible | 9 h 54 | | March | Best time | 11 h 34 | | April | Best time | 13 h 28 | | May | Best time | 15 h 04 | | June | Best time | 15 h 57 | | July | Best time | 15 h 35 | | August | Best time | 14 h 11 | | September | Best time | 12 h 20 | | October | Best time | 10 h 30 | | November | Possible | 8 h 52 | | December | Possible | 8 h 03 | In June there are 15 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. 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: Winchester Mountain Lookout has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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](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 - [American Border Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/american-border-peak/): Mountain in United States of America · 4.6 km - [Canadian Border Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/canadian-border-peak/): Mountain in British Columbia, Canada · 5.9 km - [Mt. Baker Ski Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mt-baker/): Ski area in Washington, United States · 11 km - [West Nooksack Glacier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/west-nooksack-glacier/): Glacier in Washington state, United States · 14 km - [Hanging Glacier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hanging-glacier/): Glacier in the United States · 14 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: Hiking - [Appalachian Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/appalachian-trail/): 2,198.4-mile (3,538 km) trail going through fourteen US states managed by the National Park Service - [Pacific Crest Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pacific-crest-trail-2/): long-distance hiking and equestrian trail in the USA - [Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ala-kahakai-national-historic-trail/): historic Place in Hawaii County, Hawaii - [Hager Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hager-mountain/): mountain in Oregon, United States of America - [North Country Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/north-country-national-scenic-trail-ny/): long-distance hiking trail in the United States - [American Discovery Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/adt-maryland-seg-3/): long-distance hiking and biking trail across the United States Every United States place under Hiking, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/senderismo/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Winchester Mountain Lookout? It is a building in Washington, United States. It has articles in 3 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 Winchester Mountain Lookout? March to October. In June there are 15 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 03. ### How do you get to Winchester Mountain Lookout? The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 1,263 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=48.956535%2C-121.643057) 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 [American Border Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/american-border-peak/), [Canadian Border Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/canadian-border-peak/), [Mt. Baker Ski Area](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mt-baker/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/987006141), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8023840), CC0. More about Winchester Mountain Lookout on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester_Mountain_Lookout). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).