- Elevation
- 307 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Happy Hill451 m · 4.6 mi
- Nearest byway
- Lower Wisconsin River Road Scenic Byway11.5 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:44local time
- Coordinates
- 43.4494, -89.8154
McGilvra Woods State Natural Area is a nature reserve in Wisconsin, at a recorded 307 m. Happy Hill stands 451 m to the south-southwest, 4.6 miles off. The nearest named place is Giese Park, a park 1.3 miles away. Lower Wisconsin River Road Scenic Byway passes 11 miles off. 29 named summits stand within 25 miles.
- Elevation
- 307 m
- Operated by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of McGilvra Woods State Natural Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Hill | SSW 211° | 451 m | 4.6 mi |
| Sauk Point | E 101° | 449 m | 8.0 mi |
| Sauk Hill | SE 139° | 445 m | 4.3 mi |
| Maple Hill | SW 233° | 424 m | 6.0 mi |
| Cascade Mountain | ENE 78° | 388 m | 15.2 mi |
| Potato Hill | NW 319° | 384 m | 20.5 mi |
| Townhall Hill | E 81° | 380 m | 14.6 mi |
| Bald Knob | NNW 335° | 377 m | 16.6 mi |
- 11.5 mi off the Lower Wisconsin River Road Scenic Byway
Named places within 25 miles
- Giese Park: 1.3 mi
- North Freedom Park: 2.5 mi
- Clinton Square: 3.1 mi
- Max J. Hill Park: 3.1 mi
- Haskins Park: 3.1 mi
- New Life Lavender Farm: 1.7 mi
- Shay #9: 3.0 mi
- Water Tower Display Area: 3.1 mi
- Depot Display Area: 3.1 mi
- Copper Range #29: 3.1 mi
- Ringling Brothers Circus: 2.4 mi
- Ring of Honor: 4.2 mi
- Claude House: 4.3 mi
- Ringling Bungalow Foundation: 5.2 mi
- Van Hise Rock: 5.7 mi
- Devils Chair: 3.4 mi
- Sauk Hill: 4.3 mi
- Happy Hill: 4.6 mi
- Diamond Hill: 4.7 mi
- Hogback Hill: 5.7 mi
- West Bluff: 4.3 mi
- West Bluff: 4.4 mi
- West Bluff: 4.4 mi
- East Bluff: 5.0 mi
- South Bluff: 5.4 mi
- Mid-Continent Railway Museum: 3.1 mi
- Sauk County Historical Society History Center: 3.3 mi
- Sauk County Historical Museum: 3.6 mi
- Irvin Feld Exhibit Hall and Visitor Center: 4.2 mi
- Nature Center: 4.3 mi
- North Shore Beach: 4.4 mi
- South Shore Beach: 5.2 mi
- Riverview Adventure Company Shoreline: 13.2 mi
- Okee Beach: 13.6 mi
- Mazo Beach: 15.5 mi
- CCC Worker: 5.9 mi
- Forevertron: 6.3 mi
- Earth, Sky, Water: 6.7 mi
- Time Keeper: 7.0 mi
- Golspar Dragon: 12.0 mi
- Portage Rest Area 11: 16.8 mi
- Poynette Rest Area 12: 17.1 mi
- Mauston Rest Area 10: 21.8 mi
- Lyndon Station Rest Area 9: 22.7 mi
- Moe Settlement: 11.8 mi
- Dell Prairie: 15.9 mi
- Corwin: 23.7 mi
- Secret Garden: 1.6 mi
- Knot Garden: 1.6 mi
- Koshawago Spring: 4.4 mi
- Rock Springs: 5.6 mi
- Skillet Falls: 2.0 mi
- MacKenzie Picnic Area: 22.8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:03 | 18:34 | 19:12 |
| June solstice | 05:19 | 20:01 | 20:44 |
| September equinox | 06:47 | 18:21 | 18:58 |
| December solstice | 07:30 | 15:40 | 16:27 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 19 | 22 | 34 | 46 | 58 | 68 | 72 | 69 | 62 | 50 | 37 | 25 |
| Precip in | 1.3 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 5.6 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 1.7 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Baraboo Wwtp, 5 mi away.
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