- Elevation, modelled
- 186 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Watson Hills438 m · 23.6 mi
- Sunset, June solstice
- 21:31local time
- Coordinates
- 45.4739, -84.5976
Giauque Nature Preserve is a nature reserve in Michigan, at a modelled 186 m. Watson Hills stands 438 m to the south-southwest, 24 miles off. The nearest named place is Woodside Park, a park 0.3 miles away. 20 named summits stand within 25 miles.
- Operated by
- Little Traverse Conservancy
- Access
- Yes
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Giauque Nature Preserve. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Hills | SSW 195° | 438 m | 23.6 mi |
| Graham Benchmark | W 270° | 405 m | 17.1 mi |
| Nub's Knob | W 268° | 398 m | 14.7 mi |
| Emmet Heights | W 272° | 395 m | 17.3 mi |
| Tower Hill | W 267° | 393 m | 14.7 mi |
| Chandler Hills | SSW 209° | 382 m | 19.8 mi |
| Chandler Hill | SSW 208° | 372 m | 17.4 mi |
| Pintail Peak | W 266° | 368 m | 14.8 mi |
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Woodside Park: 0.3 mi
- Gete Mino Mshkiigan State Park: 0.5 mi
- Topinabee Beach Park: 0.8 mi
- Chamberlin and Phelps Street Pedestrian Park: 0.8 mi
- School House Park: 0.9 mi
Nature reserves
- Sturgeon Bay Nature Preserve: 1.5 mi
- Robert Fergus Memorial Nature Preserve: 1.6 mi
- Melvin Family Hiking and Biking Trails: 2.2 mi
- Waubun Nature Preserve: 2.4 mi
- Hildner-Bearce Nature Preserve: 2.5 mi
Peaks: 20
- Griswold Mountain: 2.8 mi
- Blats Hill: 6.7 mi
- Heilman Hill: 11.5 mi
- Gray Hill: 11.5 mi
- Mount Pisage: 14.3 mi
Artworks: 19
- The Man on the Cross: 5.5 mi
- Shrine of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha: 5.5 mi
- Bald Eagle Catching Fish: 7.3 mi
- Ring of Bright Water II: 12.5 mi
- Shimmy: 13.3 mi
Museums: 16
- Topinabee Museum: 0.8 mi
- Pellston Historical Society Museum: 10.6 mi
- Native American Log Cabin: 12.7 mi
- The History Center of Cheboygan County: 12.7 mi
- Spies Heritage Hall: 12.7 mi
Attractions: 16
- Giant Sturgeon Statue: 4.9 mi
- Sea Shell City: 11.2 mi
- Nautical North Family Adventures: 13.0 mi
- Sturgeon for Tomorrow: 13.4 mi
- Steep Climb: 17.4 mi
Historic sites: 15
- War Memorial / POW-MIA Memorial: 4.6 mi
- Cheboygan Point Light #592: 16.0 mi
- Ignatius Petoskey: 18.5 mi
- Hemingway Statue: 18.6 mi
- Pennslyvania Park Cannon: 18.6 mi
Gardens: 4
- Mesochosm Area: 7.0 mi
- Rose Garden Veranda: 18.6 mi
- Harris Gardens: 18.9 mi
- Monarch Waystation: 19.3 mi
Rest areas: 3
- Topinabee Rest Area 407: 2.1 mi
- Hebron Rest Area 408: 12.8 mi
- Mackinaw City Welcome Center 409: 21.7 mi
Beaches: 3
- Devoe Beach: 4.6 mi
- Doriva Beach: 14.7 mi
- Zorn Park Beach: 19.3 mi
Springs: 3
- Alanson Fresh Spring Water Well: 9.2 mi
- Shotto Spring: 11.6 mi
- Bubbling Spring: 18.6 mi
Lighthouses: 1
- Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse: 22.6 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Sturgeon Bay: 23.4 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:42 | 19:12 | 19:51 |
| June solstice | 05:51 | 20:46 | 21:31 |
| September equinox | 07:26 | 18:59 | 19:38 |
| December solstice | 08:16 | 16:09 | 16:58 |
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 | 18 | 18 | 27 | 40 | 52 | 62 | 66 | 65 | 57 | 46 | 35 | 25 |
| Precip in | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 1.9 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Pellston Rgnl AP, 11 mi away.
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