- Elevation, modelled
- 172 m
- Tallest summit within 8.6 miles
- Holt Peak623 m · 8.6 mi
- Nearest byway
- General John Stark Scenic Byway16.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:29local time
- Coordinates
- 42.7458, -71.7576
Downs Forest is a nature reserve in New Hampshire, at a modelled 172 m. Holt Peak stands 623 m to the northwest, 8.6 miles off. The nearest named place is Jefts Lot, a nature reserve 0.2 miles away. General John Stark Scenic Byway passes 16 miles off.
- Operated by
- Mason Conservation Commission
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 8.6 miles of Downs Forest. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holt Peak | NW 311° | 623 m | 8.6 mi |
| Burton Peak | NW 305° | 605 m | 8.3 mi |
| New Ipswich Mountain | W 270° | 563 m | 8.1 mi |
| Barrett Mountain | W 278° | 561 m | 8.1 mi |
| Mount Watatic | WSW 244° | 555 m | 7.6 mi |
| Pratt Mountain | W 264° | 551 m | 8.2 mi |
| Kidder Mountain | WNW 293° | 549 m | 6.9 mi |
| Stony Top | W 267° | 531 m | 8.2 mi |
- 16.2 mi off the General John Stark Scenic Byway
- 18.3 mi off the The Apple Way of Londonderry
- 22.6 mi off the Amoskeag Millyard Scenic and Cultural Byway
- 26.4 mi off the Currier & Ives Trail
Named places within 25 miles
Nature reserves
- Jefts Lot: 0.2 mi
- Mason Quarry Conservation Area: 0.6 mi
- Florence Roberts Forest: 0.6 mi
- Beck Lot: 0.6 mi
- Coyne Wildlife Sanctuary: 0.6 mi
Parks
- Mason Railroad Trail: 0.2 mi
- Taft Memorial Field: 3.1 mi
- Myrtle Marsh Park: 3.1 mi
- Max Cohen Memorial Grove (Town Beach): 4.4 mi
- Andres Institute of Art Sculpture Park: 4.7 mi
Peaks
- Pole Hill: 1.2 mi
- Nobby Hill: 1.5 mi
- Hurricane Hill: 1.6 mi
- Merriam Hill: 1.7 mi
- Barrett Hill: 2.8 mi
Artworks
- Phoenix: 4.5 mi
- Inside: 4.5 mi
- Cuerpo Diafano: 4.5 mi
- Continuum: 4.5 mi
- Prima Del Bacio (Before The Kiss): 4.5 mi
Historic sites
- New England Glassworks: 7.7 mi
- Wallingford House: 7.7 mi
- Bayley House: 7.9 mi
- Police Memorial: 8.1 mi
- Korean War Memorial: 8.1 mi
Museums: 48
- Ashby Historical Society: 5.7 mi
- Milford Historical Society: 8.2 mi
- The Cabinet Press Printing Museum: 8.4 mi
- Always Ready Engine House: 8.5 mi
- Amherst Historical Society Wigwam Museum: 10.5 mi
Attractions: 39
- Barrett House: 4.9 mi
- Barrett House: 5.2 mi
- Nutting Ledges: 7.7 mi
- Painted Rock: 11.6 mi
- Yudicky Farm - Conservation Area: 12.5 mi
Beaches: 29
- Silver Lake Beach: 8.3 mi
- Swimming Hole: 9.2 mi
- Ripple Beach Cove: 11.6 mi
- The Beach at Arrive: 11.7 mi
- Lunenburg Town Beach: 11.7 mi
Gardens: 26
- Maple Hill Gardens: 7.8 mi
- Sundial Community Garden: 11.2 mi
- Prichard Street Community Garden: 11.2 mi
- Merrimack Community Garden: 12.7 mi
- Katie's Garden: 13.7 mi
Waterfalls: 17
- Trap Falls: 5.1 mi
- The Falls: 6.8 mi
- Purgatory Lower Falls: 8.4 mi
- Middle Falls: 9.9 mi
- Upper Falls: 10.1 mi
Cliffs: 10
- Old Limestone Quarry: 12.5 mi
- Ice Fall: 19.0 mi
- Ice Fall (in winter): 19.0 mi
- Black Precipice: 19.5 mi
- Billings Fold: 19.5 mi
Picnic sites: 4
- Trap Falls: 5.1 mi
- Picnic Area: 16.3 mi
- Newhall Recreation Area: 20.6 mi
- Family Friendly Area (Multi-use): 21.8 mi
Springs: 4
- The Ashburnham Spring: 10.5 mi
- River Road Spring: 17.0 mi
- Falcon Spring: 18.6 mi
- Mystery Spring: 21.0 mi
Rest areas: 2
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:51 | 18:22 | 18:59 |
| June solstice | 05:10 | 19:46 | 20:29 |
| September equinox | 06:35 | 18:09 | 18:46 |
| December solstice | 07:15 | 15:31 | 16:17 |
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 | 22 | 25 | 32 | 44 | 54 | 63 | 69 | 67 | 60 | 48 | 38 | 28 |
| Precip in | 3.4 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 5.4 | 4.1 | 5.0 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Greenville 1 NNE, 3 mi away.
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