Nature reserve · Massachusetts
Pepperell Springs Conservation Area
Pepperell Springs Conservation Area is a nature reserve in Massachusetts, at a modelled elevation of 109 m. Juniper Hill stands 278 m to the west-northwest, 7.9 miles off. The nearest named place is Oak Hill, a peak 0.6 miles away. The Apple Way of Londonderry passes 15 miles off.
What the record says
- Built
- 2005-05-27
What to expect
- Access
- Yes
How to reach it
Coordinates42.68104, -71.63074
- 15.2 mi off the The Apple Way of Londonderry
- 20.1 mi off the Battle Road Scenic Byway, National
- 20.6 mi off the General John Stark Scenic Byway
- 23.2 mi off the Amoskeag Millyard Scenic and Cultural Byway
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Oak Hill: 0.6 mi
- Shipley Hill: 1.6 mi
- Townsend Hill: 2.0 mi
- Mount Lebanon: 2.5 mi
- Nissitissit Hills: 3.2 mi
Nature reserves
- Gulf Brook Conservation Area: 0.7 mi
- Merrill Parcel: 0.7 mi
- Cranberry Woods: 0.9 mi
- Day Woods Conservation Area: 1.1 mi
- Keyes Conservation Area: 1.2 mi
Parks
- Town Field: 2.4 mi
- Comisky Field: 2.4 mi
- Kennedy Field: 2.5 mi
- Kennedy Field: 2.5 mi
- Nissitissit River Park: 3.3 mi
Historic sites
- Peter Bertozzi and Squannacook River Wildlife Management Area Memorial: 3.3 mi
- Peter E. Bertozzi Memorial: 3.5 mi
- Groton Leatherboard Memorial: 3.6 mi
- Bruce Wyatt Clements Memorial: 5.2 mi
- Sawyer Common: 5.3 mi
Artworks
- Remember These Raw Remnants: 3.6 mi
- Memories: 3.6 mi
- Homeage: 3.6 mi
- Bones of the Earth: 3.6 mi
- (E)motions (2 pieces): 3.6 mi
Museums: 60
- Always Ready Engine House: 4.5 mi
- Old Pine Hill School House: 6.9 mi
- Lunenburg Historical Society: 7.7 mi
- Ashby Historical Society: 9.7 mi
- District 1 Schoolhouse: 9.8 mi
Attractions
- Yudicky Farm - Conservation Area: 6.1 mi
- Labyrinth: 9.9 mi
- SkyVenture: 9.9 mi
- Painted Rock: 11.4 mi
- Whale Rock: 11.9 mi
Gardens: 54
- Maple Hill Gardens: 3.1 mi
- Katie's Garden: 6.1 mi
- Tara Heights Garden Center: 9.0 mi
- Ayer Community Garden: 9.4 mi
- Gate City Community Gardens: 9.6 mi
Beaches: 31
- Swimming Hole: 3.5 mi
- Silver Lake Beach: 5.8 mi
- Lunenburg Town Beach: 9.2 mi
- The Beach at Arrive: 9.2 mi
- Wilder Beach: 9.5 mi
Waterfalls: 12
- The Falls: 4.4 mi
- Trap Falls: 7.4 mi
- Cascades: 12.1 mi
- Purgatory Lower Falls: 12.8 mi
- Wildcat Falls: 13.7 mi
Cliffs: 9
- Old Limestone Quarry: 4.8 mi
- Scenic Overlook / Sara's Resting Spot: 17.9 mi
- Ice Fall: 18.9 mi
- Ice Fall (in winter): 19.0 mi
- Farmers Cliff: 19.3 mi
Picnic sites: 7
- Trap Falls: 7.4 mi
- Picnic Area: 12.0 mi
- Family Friendly Area (Multi-use): 14.0 mi
- Picnic Area: 18.1 mi
- North Grove Catering: 20.9 mi
Rest areas: 3
- Johnny Appleseed Visitor Information Center: 11.6 mi
- Windham Weigh Station Northbound: 19.9 mi
- Salem Rest Area and Welcome Center: 21.4 mi
Springs: 3
- Mystery Spring: 13.2 mi
- The Ashburnham Spring: 14.3 mi
- River Road Spring: 21.1 mi
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 8.4 miles of Pepperell Springs Conservation Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper Hill | WNW 281° | 278 m | 7.9 mi |
| Pole Hill | NW 313° | 259 m | 7.2 mi |
| Rattlesnake Hill | WSW 256° | 255 m | 7.8 mi |
| Birch Hill | N 356° | 247 m | 6.4 mi |
| Fort Hill | W 259° | 241 m | 7.7 mi |
| Badger Hill | NNW 331° | 238 m | 8.0 mi |
| Nobby Hill | WNW 294° | 235 m | 7.8 mi |
| Barker Hill | WNW 286° | 229 m | 5.3 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 | 06:34 | 18:09 | 18:46 |
| December solstice | 07:14 | 15:31 | 16:16 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 24 | 27 | 35 | 47 | 58 | 67 | 73 | 71 | 64 | 51 | 40 | 30 |
| Precip in | 3.0 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 4.4 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Nashua Cwsu, 9 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
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