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Lockhouse 22, United States: what it is and when to go
Lockhouse 22 is a mountain hut (Pennyfield Lockhouse) in United States (Herndon). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. 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
- Local name
- Pennyfield Lockhouse
- Where
- United States · Pennyfield Lock Road 19750, 20854, Potomac
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- EWR Newark, 323 km as the crow flies
- Price
- 110 USD
- Website
- canaltrust.org
- Run by
- C&O Canal Trust
- Coordinates
- 39.05363, -77.28889
What it is and where
Lockhouse 22 is a mountain hut (Pennyfield Lockhouse) in United States (Herndon).
It is in Herndon, where this site lists 40 more places to see, 8.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 39.05363, -77.28889; the nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 323 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
- C&O Canal Trust
It is one of the 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 Lockhouse 22 is April to October.
- JanPossible9:33
- FebPossible10:32
- MarPossible11:42
- AprBest time13:02
- MayBest time14:08
- JunBest time14:44
- JulBest time14:29
- AugBest time13:32
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:57
- NovPossible9:49
- DecPossible9:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16. 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.
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
- Pennyfield LockLock on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal in Travilah, Maryland, United States15 m
- Riley's LockDam in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States4.8 km
- Seneca QuarryHistorical Seneca red sandstone quarry in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States5.1 km
- Rocklands Farm WineryWinery6.7 km
- Seneca Creek State ParkState park in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States7.2 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 Lockhouse 22?
It is a mountain hut (Pennyfield Lockhouse in the local language) in United States.
When is the best time to visit Lockhouse 22?
April to October. In June there are 14 h 44 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 16.
How do you get to Lockhouse 22?
The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 323 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 Pennyfield Lock, Riley's Lock, Seneca Quarry. The rest is in the United States guide.
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