Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in New Hampshire. This guide combines the park's official information with computed sunrise, sunset and Milky Way times, satellite climate data and 1 photo locations inside or next to the park.
Best photo spots in Saint-Gaudens
We matched 1 named overlooks, waterfalls, peaks and other features to Saint-Gaudens. Each has its own page with sun directions and a monthly golden hour table.
Covered Bridges (1)
Sunrise, sunset & golden hour
At Saint-Gaudens the sunrise point swings a long way through the year: about 56° (NE) at the June solstice and 123° (ESE) in late December. Sunset moves from 304° (NW) in June to 238° (WSW) in December, and the midday sun climbs to 70° in summer but only 23° in winter.
| Month (15th) | Sunrise | Golden hour ends | Golden hour starts | Sunset | Sunset az. | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 8:05 AM | 3:54 PM | 4:39 PM | 241° | 9h 19m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 7:29 AM | 4:40 PM | 5:20 PM | 253° | 10h 31m |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:41 AM | 6:18 PM | 6:56 PM | 268° | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:08 AM | 6:46 AM | 6:54 PM | 7:33 PM | 285° | 13h 25m |
| May | 5:26 AM | 6:07 AM | 7:26 PM | 8:08 PM | 298° | 14h 42m |
| June | 5:09 AM | 5:52 AM | 7:49 PM | 8:33 PM | 304° | 15h 24m |
| July | 5:23 AM | 6:05 AM | 7:47 PM | 8:29 PM | 301° | 15h 06m |
| August | 5:55 AM | 6:35 AM | 7:15 PM | 7:55 PM | 291° | 14h 00m |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:07 AM | 6:24 PM | 7:02 PM | 275° | 12h 32m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 7:43 AM | 5:29 PM | 6:08 PM | 259° | 11h 04m |
| November | 6:44 AM | 7:27 AM | 3:43 PM | 4:26 PM | 245° | 9h 42m |
| December | 7:16 AM | 8:03 AM | 3:28 PM | 4:15 PM | 238° | 8h 58m |
Computed for the park's reference point (43.4997, -72.3733); large parks span several minutes of difference.
Milky Way & dark skies
From Saint-Gaudens, the Milky Way core is visible in a dark sky from March through September. June gives the longest window (about 3.8 hours on a moonless night), and the core peaks around 18° above the southern horizon. Our light-pollution model puts the sky at about Bortle 4 (rural / suburban transition), good enough for detailed Milky Way images.
| Month | Core visible (15th) | Hours | Max altitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
| February | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
| March | 4:41 AM – 5:21 AM | 0.7 | 14° |
| April | 2:36 AM – 4:16 AM | 1.7 | 17° |
| May | 12:39 AM – 3:19 AM | 2.7 | 18° |
| June | 10:53 PM – 2:43 AM | 3.8 | 18° |
| July | 10:41 PM – 1:21 AM | 2.7 | 18° |
| August | 9:45 PM – 11:25 PM | 1.7 | 17° |
| September | 8:39 PM – 9:19 PM | 0.7 | 14° |
| October | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
| November | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
| December | Not visible in darkness | — | — |
4 Estimated Bortle 4 — Rural / suburban transition. Light domes are visible in several directions; the Milky Way is clear but lacks detail near the horizon.
Weather & best time to visit
The upper Connecticut River valley is located in a temperate climate. While some summer days may be hot and humid, the average summer temperature ranges in the 70s and lower 80s. Temperatures in the fall are normally in the upper 60s, with evenings dropping into the upper 40s and lower 50s. Winters can be cold with daily temperatures usually in the 20s and occasionally dropping to below zero. Snow may be heavy from mid December through March.
Weather overview: National Park Service.
Long-term NASA satellite data for this area show September as the clearest month (about 54% average cloud cover) and December as the cloudiest (74%). July is the warmest month and January the coldest, which matters for gear, snow access and how long batteries last at night.
Average cloud cover (%)
Average high (°F)
Photography permits, drones & fees
Permits. Under federal law (54 U.S.C. 100905), still photography in National Park Service areas needs a permit only when it (1) takes place where members of the public are not allowed, (2) uses models, sets or props that are not part of the location's natural or cultural resources or administrative facilities, or (3) would cause the park to incur additional administrative costs to monitor the activity. Ordinary visitor and most landscape photography needs no permit. Commercial filming rules are separate and have changed in recent years — confirm current requirements with the park before a paid shoot.
Drones. Launching, landing or operating unmanned aircraft (drones) is prohibited in National Park Service units under a 2014 Superintendent's closure (36 CFR 1.5), except where a park has issued specific written approval. Flying from outside the boundary over park land can also violate park rules and disturb wildlife.
| Entrance fee | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Entrance - Per Person | $10.00 |
Fees as published by the NPS when this page was built — confirm on nps.gov before you go.
Getting there
From West Lebanon, NH, (at Exit 20 of Interstate Rt 89) take Route 12A south for about 12 miles, Saint-Gaudens Road will be on the left. Proceed up Saint-Gaudens Road .5 miles. The parking lot will be on your right. From Windsor, Vermont, For passenger vehicles, take bridge Street cross the Connecticut River via the covered bridge. Caution: the bridge is closed to RVs, trucks and busses. At the end of the covered Bridge in New Hampshire, turn left. Saint Gaudens Road will be on you right in one mile.
Directions: National Park Service.
Activities
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