Place to visit
Lee Metcalf Wilderness, United States: what it is and when to go
Lee Metcalf Wilderness is a wilderness area in Montana, United States (Big Sky). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. It has articles in 4 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Wilderness area in Montana, United States · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- United States
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 1,248 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- United States Forest Service;Bureau of Land Management
- Coordinates
- 45.20679, -111.37089
What it is and where
Lee Metcalf Wilderness is a wilderness area in Montana, United States (Big Sky). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Big Sky, where this site lists 5 more places to see, 8.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 45.20679, -111.37089; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 1,248 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 Forest Service;Bureau of Land Management
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife 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 Lee Metcalf Wilderness is April to October.
- JanPossible8:55
- FebPossible10:10
- MarPossible11:37
- AprBest time13:17
- MayBest time14:40
- JunBest time15:26
- JulBest time15:07
- AugBest time13:54
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:42
- NovPossible9:16
- DecPossible8:34
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34. 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 |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Lee Metcalf Wilderness 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
- Beehive Basin BreweryBrewery8.0 km
- Big Sky ResortSki resort8.8 km
- Fan MountainMountain in Madison County, Montana, United States16 km
- Gallatin PeakMountain in Montana, United States of America18 km
- Blaze MountainMountain in Montana, United States of America18 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 Lee Metcalf Wilderness?
It is a wilderness area in Montana, United States. It has articles in 4 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 Lee Metcalf Wilderness?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 34.
How do you get to Lee Metcalf Wilderness?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 1,248 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 Beehive Basin Brewery, Big Sky Resort, Fan Mountain. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
- Big Sky5 places to see in and around Big Sky, United States: Lee Metcalf Wilderness, Blaze Mountain, Gallatin Peak. Best time: July to September.
- Nature6499 places for nature in United States, from Niagara Falls to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- United StatesBefore travelling to United States: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed, but you do need an electronic authorisation, the ESTA, applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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