- Elevation, modelled
- 258 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Watson Hills438 m · 16.6 mi
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:32local time
- Coordinates
- 45.1827, -85.0579
Danton Family Nature Preserve is a nature reserve in Michigan, at a modelled 258 m. Watson Hills stands 438 m to the east, 17 miles off. The nearest named place is Charlevoix 2 Working Forest Reserve, a nature reserve 1.5 miles away. 23 named summits stand within 25 miles.
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Danton Family Nature Preserve. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Hills | E 99° | 438 m | 16.6 mi |
| Graham Benchmark | NNE 15° | 405 m | 20.8 mi |
| Nub's Knob | NNE 21° | 398 m | 21.0 mi |
| Emmet Heights | NNE 14° | 395 m | 21.2 mi |
| Deadmans Hill | SSE 148° | 393 m | 11.1 mi |
| Tower Hill | NNE 22° | 393 m | 20.8 mi |
| Chandler Hills | ENE 78° | 382 m | 13.2 mi |
| Chandler Hill | ENE 72° | 372 m | 15.1 mi |
Named places within 25 miles
Nature reserves
- Charlevoix 2 Working Forest Reserve: 1.5 mi
- Gabos Family Nature Preserve: 3.6 mi
- Raven Ridge Nature Preserve: 3.7 mi
- Sephar Nature Preserve: 3.9 mi
- Hill Nature Preserve: 4.1 mi
Parks
- Tannery Park: 2.0 mi
- Avalanche Preserve Recreation Area: 2.6 mi
- Peninsula Beach: 2.8 mi
- Sunset Park: 3.0 mi
- Veterans Memorial Park: 3.1 mi
Peaks: 23
- Richardson Hill: 1.8 mi
- Avalanche Mountain: 2.5 mi
- Mount Bliss: 5.6 mi
- Boyne Mountain: 6.0 mi
- Bunker Hill: 9.8 mi
Attractions: 21
- Browns Creek Pathway: 3.1 mi
- The Summit (hub): 5.6 mi
- Avalance Bay Indoor Waterpark: 6.3 mi
- The Boulder: 7.9 mi
- Russian Siebert Family Home Historic Site: 13.1 mi
Historic sites: 14
- Old mill ruins: 7.0 mi
- World War II Memorial: 8.2 mi
- Hemingway Memorial Marker S722C: 8.2 mi
- Foundation of Old Walloon Hotel Barn: 8.5 mi
- Still on Patrol: 13.4 mi
Museums: 12
- Elm Pointe Historical Museum: 4.7 mi
- Railroad Depot Museum: 13.0 mi
- Charlevoix Historical Society: 13.6 mi
- Little Traverse Historical Society: 14.2 mi
- Little Traverse Historical Society and History Museum: 14.2 mi
Beaches: 10
- Peninsula Beach: 2.8 mi
- Lake Michigan Beach: 13.8 mi
- Richardi Park Beach: 15.9 mi
- Zorn Park Beach: 17.3 mi
- Public Access: 22.9 mi
Artworks: 6
- Block M Rock: 7.5 mi
- Children Playing: 12.3 mi
- Ring of Bright Water II: 19.6 mi
- 4-Season Mural: 21.4 mi
- Greeting from Gaylord Mural: 21.4 mi
Gardens: 5
- Harris Gardens: 13.3 mi
- Monarch Waystation: 13.6 mi
- Rose Garden Veranda: 14.3 mi
- Otsego County Demonstration Garden: 21.4 mi
- Spencer Creek Rain Garden: 23.4 mi
Springs: 3
- Bubbling Spring: 13.3 mi
- Shotto Spring: 18.5 mi
- Alanson Fresh Spring Water Well: 22.7 mi
Lighthouses: 2
- Charlevoix South Pier Light: 13.8 mi
- Grand Traverse Lighthouse: 24.0 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Vanderbilt Rest Area 406: 18.7 mi
- Gaylord Rest Area 405: 24.0 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Steak Ride: 6.7 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:44 | 19:14 | 19:53 |
| June solstice | 05:54 | 20:47 | 21:32 |
| September equinox | 07:28 | 19:01 | 19:40 |
| December solstice | 08:17 | 16:12 | 17:01 |
Local time (America/Detroit).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 23 | 24 | 32 | 44 | 56 | 65 | 69 | 67 | 61 | 49 | 38 | 29 |
| Precip in | 2.0 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 2.2 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — E Jordan, 4 mi away.
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