- Elevation, modelled
- 239 m
- Tallest summit within 11.8 miles
- Morris County High Point425 m · 11.2 mi
- Nearest byway
- Western Highlands Scenic Byway12.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:34local time
- Coordinates
- 40.9307, -74.3955
Hierwarter Wildacres Preserve is a nature reserve in New Jersey, at a modelled 239 m. Morris County High Point stands 425 m to the west-northwest, 11 miles off. The nearest named place is Masar Park, a park 0.3 miles away. Western Highlands Scenic Byway passes 12 miles off.
- Operated by
- Montville Township
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 11.8 miles of Hierwarter Wildacres Preserve. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris County High Point | WNW 304° | 425 m | 11.2 mi |
| Bowling Green Mountain | WNW 304° | 420 m | 9.7 mi |
| Green Pond Mountain | WNW 288° | 393 m | 8.1 mi |
| Buck Mountain | NNE 13° | 378 m | 9.1 mi |
| Copperas Mountain | NNW 328° | 373 m | 6.9 mi |
| Mount Paul | NW 316° | 368 m | 10.8 mi |
| Kanouse Mountain | N 350° | 361 m | 7.8 mi |
| Assiniwikam Mountain | NNE 17° | 360 m | 9.9 mi |
- 12.2 mi off the Western Highlands Scenic BywayNational
- 23.1 mi off the Palisades Scenic BywayNational
- 23.2 mi off the Warren Heritage Scenic Byway
- 27.6 mi off the Bronx River Parkway
Overlooks nearby
- Pinwheel Vista · 20 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Parks
- Masar Park: 0.3 mi
- Sheep Hill Park: 1.1 mi
- Pepe Park: 1.5 mi
- Rockaway Valley Aerodrome Fields: 1.7 mi
- Kanouse Pocket Park: 1.8 mi
Peaks
- Sheep Hill: 0.9 mi
- Pyramid Mountain: 1.6 mi
- Turkey Mountain: 1.7 mi
- Waughaw Mountain: 2.4 mi
- Tourne: 2.5 mi
Museums
- Montville Township Museum: 1.2 mi
- Boonton Historical Society and Museum: 2.0 mi
- Denville's History Musuem: 4.7 mi
- Butler Museum: 5.8 mi
- Pequannock Township Museum: 5.9 mi
Historic sites
- Stone Ruins: 1.4 mi
- September 11th, 2001 Memorial: 1.7 mi
- Morgan Place Ruins: 1.8 mi
- Decker-Kincaid Homestead: 1.8 mi
- Civil War Memorial: 2.0 mi
Attractions
- "Limestone" Quarry: 1.4 mi
- Bear Rock: 2.0 mi
- Tripod Rock: 2.2 mi
- Whale Head Rock: 2.4 mi
- Cave Tunnel: 4.3 mi
Gardens
- BHS Garden: 1.9 mi
- Denville Community Gardens: 4.7 mi
- Lincoln Park Community Garden: 6.5 mi
- South Rock Garden: 7.7 mi
- Perennial Garden: 7.7 mi
Nature reserves
- Koehler Pond: 2.2 mi
- Lake Rickabear Day Camp: 2.4 mi
- Camp Dawson: 2.7 mi
- Buck Mountain: 3.4 mi
- Rockaway Township Open Space: 3.8 mi
Cliffs
- Eagle Cliff: 2.5 mi
- Wooden Bridge: 10.2 mi
- Thor: 10.8 mi
- Sir Maginot Drop: 10.8 mi
- Maginot Mountain: 10.8 mi
Artworks
- Mustang: 3.1 mi
- Christopher Columbus: 4.3 mi
- Courage and Compassion: 4.6 mi
- Christopher Columbus Statue: 7.5 mi
- Eagle: 8.8 mi
Beaches
- Island Beach: 3.7 mi
- Birchwood Lake Beach: 3.9 mi
- Indian Lake Main Beach: 5.4 mi
- Indian Lake Clubhouse Beach: 5.8 mi
- Parks Lake Beach: 6.5 mi
Picnic sites: 23
- Coast Guard & Air Force Pavilion: 4.7 mi
- Hedden Park Picnic Grounds: 10.3 mi
- Lafayette Picnic Area: 12.2 mi
- Dog Run Picnic Area: 12.3 mi
- Two Field Picnic Area: 12.3 mi
Waterfalls: 13
- Boonton Falls: 2.0 mi
- Otter Hole: 8.4 mi
- Chikahoki Falls: 8.5 mi
- Buttermilk Falls: 9.6 mi
- Bridal Veil Falls: 10.7 mi
Ghost towns: 4
- New City Village: 6.2 mi
- Monksville: 14.2 mi
- Feltville Historic District: 17.2 mi
- Waterloo Village: 18.9 mi
Rest areas: 3
- Larry Doby Service Area: 12.9 mi
- Harding Truck Rest Area: 13.2 mi
- Vince Lombardi Service Area: 20.5 mi
Springs: 2
- Boiling Spring: 3.3 mi
- Tulip Springs: 13.3 mi
Lighthouses: 1
- LeFrak Point Lighthouse: 23.7 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:02 | 18:34 | 19:10 |
| June solstice | 05:27 | 19:52 | 20:34 |
| September equinox | 06:46 | 18:20 | 18:57 |
| December solstice | 07:20 | 15:49 | 16:33 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 29 | 31 | 39 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 75 | 73 | 66 | 53 | 43 | 34 |
| Precip in | 3.7 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.4 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Boonton 1 SE, 3 mi away.
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- Boonton · 2 mi
- Lincoln Park · 5 mi
- Parsippany · 5 mi
- Wayne · 6 mi
- Rockaway · 7 mi
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