Gakona Lodge - Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve
A historic roadhouse and lodge on the National Register of Historic Places, located at the confluence of the Gakona and Copper Rivers. It offers a rustic charm and serves as a convenient base for exploring the northern parts of Wrangell-St. Elias. Guests can enjoy fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing, with opportunities to see moose, bears, and various bird species in the surrounding forests and rivers.
- Location
- Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Alaska Wilderness, United States, North America
- Coordinates
- 62.300000, -145.300000
- Website
- https://gakonalodge.com/
- Activities
- guesthouse
- Tank Filling
- mid-range
Best Time to Visit Gakona Lodge
The best months to visit Gakona Lodge are March, April, May, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Poor, temperature -14.02°C, rainfall 102.3mm, sunshine 2.5 hrs, humidity 64.2%
- February: Poor, temperature -13.91°C, rainfall 76mm, sunshine 4 hrs, humidity 65.8%
- March: Good, temperature -13.25°C, rainfall 61.8mm, sunshine 7.5 hrs, humidity 63.1%
- April: Good, temperature -8.76°C, rainfall 31.1mm, sunshine 10.5 hrs, humidity 63.4%
- May: Good, temperature -3.09°C, rainfall 33.9mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 72.4%
- June: Good, temperature 3.39°C, rainfall 44.7mm, sunshine 11.7 hrs, humidity 73%
- July: Good, temperature 6.61°C, rainfall 67.8mm, sunshine 10.7 hrs, humidity 72.5%
- August: Poor, temperature 4.93°C, rainfall 121.3mm, sunshine 7.8 hrs, humidity 76.7%
- September: Poor, temperature -0.68°C, rainfall 154.9mm, sunshine 6.3 hrs, humidity 77.6%
- October: Poor, temperature -7.28°C, rainfall 138.4mm, sunshine 4.3 hrs, humidity 72.8%
- November: Poor, temperature -13.11°C, rainfall 82.4mm, sunshine 3.1 hrs, humidity 67%
- December: Poor, temperature -13.11°C, rainfall 116.9mm, sunshine 1.7 hrs, humidity 66.5%
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