Nature reserve · New Hampshire
Hobart-Fessenden Woods
Hobart-Fessenden Woods is a nature reserve in New Hampshire, at a modelled elevation of 95 m. Barrett Hill stands 382 m to the west, 8.6 miles off. The nearest named place is Hobart Hill, a peak 0.7 miles away. The Apple Way of Londonderry passes 14 miles off.
What to expect
- Operated by
- Brookline Conservation Commission
How to reach it
Coordinates42.73047, -71.64519
- 13.6 mi off the The Apple Way of Londonderry
- 17.1 mi off the General John Stark Scenic Byway
- 20.3 mi off the Amoskeag Millyard Scenic and Cultural Byway
- 23.2 mi off the Battle Road Scenic Byway, National
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Hobart Hill: 0.7 mi
- Hobart Hill: 0.7 mi
- Coreys Hill: 0.8 mi
- Proctor Hill: 1.4 mi
- Potanipo Hill: 1.4 mi
Nature reserves
Parks
- Nissitissit River Park: 0.9 mi
- Brookline Ball Park: 0.9 mi
- Andres Institute of Art Sculpture Park: 1.1 mi
- Max Cohen Memorial Grove (Town Beach): 1.4 mi
- Townsend State Forest Parking Area: 4.7 mi
Artworks
- Commitment: 1.0 mi
- Release: 1.0 mi
- City Lights: 1.0 mi
- Compulsion of Artists: 1.0 mi
- My Father & I (Gate of My Faith): 1.0 mi
Historic sites
- Wallingford House: 4.1 mi
- Bayley House: 4.2 mi
- Peter Bertozzi and Squannacook River Wildlife Management Area Memorial: 6.5 mi
- Groton Leatherboard Memorial: 6.7 mi
- Peter E. Bertozzi Memorial: 6.7 mi
Attractions
- Yudicky Farm - Conservation Area: 6.7 mi
- Labyrinth: 9.4 mi
- SkyVenture: 10.4 mi
- Barrett House: 10.7 mi
- Barrett House: 11.0 mi
Museums: 53
- Always Ready Engine House: 2.8 mi
- Old Pine Hill School House: 5.7 mi
- Milford Historical Society: 7.2 mi
- The Cabinet Press Printing Museum: 7.3 mi
- Amherst Historical Society Wigwam Museum: 9.2 mi
Gardens: 39
- Maple Hill Gardens: 2.0 mi
- Merrimack Community Garden: 8.6 mi
- Gate City Community Gardens: 8.9 mi
- Tara Heights Garden Center: 9.5 mi
- Katie's Garden: 9.5 mi
Beaches: 30
- Silver Lake Beach: 3.2 mi
- Swimming Hole: 6.6 mi
- Baboosic Lake Town Beach: 10.9 mi
- Dog Beach: 11.2 mi
- Lunenburg Town Beach: 11.7 mi
Waterfalls: 12
- The Falls: 1.5 mi
- Trap Falls: 7.7 mi
- Purgatory Lower Falls: 9.3 mi
- Middle Falls: 11.1 mi
- Wildcat Falls: 11.2 mi
Picnic sites: 8
- Trap Falls: 7.7 mi
- Picnic Area: 15.1 mi
- Family Friendly Area (Multi-use): 16.4 mi
- Picnic Area: 20.2 mi
- North Grove Catering: 20.5 mi
Cliffs: 7
- Old Limestone Quarry: 8.0 mi
- Scenic Overlook / Sara's Resting Spot: 17.3 mi
- Ice Fall: 21.0 mi
- Ice Fall (in winter): 21.0 mi
- Farmers Cliff: 22.3 mi
Springs: 4
- The Ashburnham Spring: 14.7 mi
- Mystery Spring: 15.8 mi
- River Road Spring: 17.7 mi
- Falcon Spring: 24.3 mi
Rest areas: 3
- Johnny Appleseed Visitor Information Center: 14.7 mi
- Windham Weigh Station Northbound: 19.2 mi
- Salem Rest Area and Welcome Center: 21.6 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 9.4 miles of Hobart-Fessenden Woods. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett Hill | W 280° | 382 m | 8.6 mi |
| Davis Hill | W 267° | 336 m | 8.9 mi |
| Merriam Hill | W 279° | 313 m | 7.5 mi |
| Abbot Hill | NW 314° | 280 m | 6.8 mi |
| Juniper Hill | WSW 255° | 278 m | 7.2 mi |
| Mitchell Hill | NW 312° | 266 m | 6.3 mi |
| Pole Hill | WNW 288° | 259 m | 4.8 mi |
| Rattlesnake Hill | SW 232° | 255 m | 8.7 mi |
When to go
Light through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:51 | 18:22 | 18:59 |
| June solstice | 05:09 | 19:46 | 20:29 |
| September equinox | 06:35 | 18:09 | 18:46 |
| December solstice | 07:14 | 15:30 | 16:16 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 24 | 26 | 34 | 46 | 57 | 66 | 72 | 70 | 62 | 50 | 39 | 29 |
| Precip in | 3.8 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 4.5 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — E Milford, 7 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
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