- Elevation
- 370 m
- Tallest summit within 15.1 miles
- Baxter Peak1,605 m · 3.9 mi
- Nearest byway
- KATAHDIN WOODS & WATERS SCENIC BYWAY4.9 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:30local time
- Coordinates
- 45.8789, -68.8495
Windey Pitch is a cliff in Maine, at a recorded 370 m. Baxter Peak stands 1,605 m to the west-northwest, 3.9 miles off. The nearest named place is Rum Brook Picnic Area, a picnic site 2.8 miles away. KATAHDIN WOODS & WATERS SCENIC BYWAY passes 4.9 miles off.
- Elevation
- 370 m
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 15.1 miles of Windey Pitch. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Peak | WNW 297° | 1,605 m | 3.9 mi |
| South Peak | WNW 296° | 1,603 m | 3.6 mi |
| Pamola | NW 305° | 1,495 m | 3.3 mi |
| Chimney Peak | WNW 304° | 1,491 m | 3.3 mi |
| Hamlin Peak | NW 310° | 1,446 m | 4.9 mi |
| Howe Peaks | NW 316° | 1,416 m | 5.2 mi |
| North Brother | NW 310° | 1,235 m | 8.5 mi |
| South Brother | WNW 302° | 1,208 m | 8.6 mi |
- 4.9 mi off the KATAHDIN WOODS & WATERS SCENIC BYWAYNational
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Rum Mountain: 3.2 mi
- Chimney Peak: 3.3 mi
- Pamola: 3.3 mi
- Abol Mountain: 3.5 mi
- South Peak: 3.6 mi
Waterfalls: 27
- Katahdin Falls: 6.5 mi
- Abol Falls: 6.7 mi
- Orin Falls: 7.0 mi
- Ledge Falls: 8.0 mi
- Norway Falls: 8.8 mi
Picnic sites: 13
- Rum Brook Picnic Area: 2.8 mi
- Katahdin Lake Picnic Area: 3.6 mi
- Togue Pond Beach: 4.2 mi
- Abol Beach Picnic Area: 5.1 mi
- Foster Field Picnic Area: 9.2 mi
Parks: 13
- Baxter Game Preserve: 6.1 mi
- Whetstone Falls Day Use Area: 10.9 mi
- Swimmin' Hole: 16.1 mi
- Katahdin Pride Park: 16.3 mi
- Jerry Pond Recreation Area: 16.6 mi
Historic sites: 9
- Baxter State Park: 2.9 mi
- Millinocket Veterans Memorial: 17.0 mi
- World Wars Memorial: 17.2 mi
- Little Italy Veterans: 17.3 mi
- Rev Joseph D. Quinn: 17.3 mi
Nature reserves: 9
- Wassataquoik Public Reserved Land: 11.0 mi
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail: 13.5 mi
- Marble Fen Nature Preserve: 18.5 mi
- Gantniers Landing Scenic Area: 20.7 mi
- Seboeis River Gorge Preserve: 20.9 mi
Museums: 4
- Antique Snowmobile Museum: 15.2 mi
- Millinocket Historical Society: 16.8 mi
- Chesuncook Lake Boom House: 18.5 mi
- Patten Lumbermans Museum: 20.9 mi
Rest areas: 4
- Grindstone Falls Rest Area: 16.3 mi
- Dolby Flowage: 18.6 mi
- Rest Area I-95 (South Bound): 24.6 mi
- Rest Area I-95 (North Bound): 24.7 mi
Cliffs: 3
- Table Land: 4.5 mi
- The Gateway: 5.2 mi
- Snub Pitch: 10.9 mi
Beaches: 2
Springs: 2
- Thoreau Spring: 4.4 mi
- Caribou Spring: 5.1 mi
Attractions: 1
- Pockwockamus Rock: 5.9 mi
Gardens: 1
- Individual Flower Gardens: 21.1 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:39 | 18:09 | 18:48 |
| June solstice | 04:46 | 19:44 | 20:30 |
| September equinox | 06:23 | 17:56 | 18:35 |
| December solstice | 07:15 | 15:04 | 15:54 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 14 | 16 | 26 | 40 | 53 | 63 | 68 | 67 | 59 | 46 | 35 | 23 |
| Precip in | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Millinocket, 17 mi away.
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