- Elevation, modelled
- 102 m
- Tallest summit within 9.1 miles
- Rose Mountain523 m · 9.0 mi
- Nearest byway
- General John Stark Scenic Byway7.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:30local time
- Coordinates
- 42.8777, -71.6427
Post Road Forest is a nature reserve in New Hampshire, at a modelled 102 m. Rose Mountain stands 523 m to the west-northwest, 9.0 miles off. The nearest named place is Caesar's Brook Reservation, a nature reserve 0.7 miles away. General John Stark Scenic Byway passes 7.2 miles off.
- Operated by
- Amherst Land Trust
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 9.1 miles of Post Road Forest. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Mountain | WNW 295° | 523 m | 9.0 mi |
| The Pinnacle | WNW 295° | 511 m | 8.3 mi |
| Winn Mountain | WNW 285° | 503 m | 8.8 mi |
| Lyndeborough Mountain | WNW 294° | 491 m | 8.6 mi |
| North Uncanoonuc Mountain | NNE 14° | 401 m | 8.1 mi |
| South Uncanoonuc Mountain | NNE 21° | 395 m | 7.8 mi |
| Joe English Hill | NNW 349° | 388 m | 5.0 mi |
| Piscataquog Mountain | WNW 299° | 374 m | 7.5 mi |
- 7.2 mi off the General John Stark Scenic Byway
- 11.7 mi off the The Apple Way of Londonderry
- 12.0 mi off the Amoskeag Millyard Scenic and Cultural Byway
- 20.7 mi off the Currier & Ives Trail
Named places within 25 miles
Nature reserves
- Caesar's Brook Reservation: 0.7 mi
- Great Meadow: 0.8 mi
- Bertha Rogers Estate: 1.1 mi
- Lindabury Orchard: 1.2 mi
- Town Open Space: 1.4 mi
Parks
- Upper Grove: 1.2 mi
- Civil War Common: 1.2 mi
- School St Park: 1.3 mi
- Beaver Brook Park: 1.3 mi
- Amherst Town Green: 1.3 mi
Peaks
- Christian Hill: 1.2 mi
- Prospect Hill: 1.8 mi
- Patch Hill: 1.9 mi
- Eagle Rock: 2.1 mi
- Cricket Hill: 2.2 mi
Historic sites
- Amherst Civil War Monument: 1.2 mi
- Veteran's Memorial: 2.0 mi
- Armed Services Memorial: 2.8 mi
- Korean War Memorial: 3.0 mi
- Police Memorial: 3.0 mi
Attractions
- Frog Rock: 5.5 mi
- The Amoskeag Fishways: 12.1 mi
- Hudson Speedway: 12.6 mi
- Labyrinth: 12.6 mi
- Yudicky Farm - Conservation Area: 13.3 mi
Artworks
- Soldier and Sailers Monument: 7.5 mi
- City Lights: 10.2 mi
- Commitment: 10.2 mi
- First Friendship: 10.2 mi
- Neitherthere (Absence as a Reality): 10.2 mi
Museums: 42
- Amherst Historical Society Wigwam Museum: 1.4 mi
- The Cabinet Press Printing Museum: 2.9 mi
- Milford Historical Society: 3.0 mi
- New Boston Historical Society: 7.2 mi
- Always Ready Engine House: 9.9 mi
Beaches: 27
- Baboosic Lake Town Beach: 3.1 mi
- Dog Beach: 7.2 mi
- Silver Lake Beach: 8.4 mi
- Campers Beach: 13.8 mi
- Picnickers Beach: 13.9 mi
Gardens: 18
- Merrimack Community Garden: 6.8 mi
- Litchfield Community Garden: 8.9 mi
- Maple Hill Gardens: 10.9 mi
- Nashua Garden Club: 11.2 mi
- Gate City Community Gardens: 12.0 mi
Waterfalls: 13
- Purgatory Lower Falls: 3.2 mi
- Middle Falls: 3.4 mi
- Upper Falls: 3.4 mi
- Senter Falls: 6.5 mi
- Wildcat Falls: 7.1 mi
Cliffs: 6
- Rattlesnake Cliff: 12.4 mi
- Raymond Cliff: 15.2 mi
- Scenic Overlook / Sara's Resting Spot: 17.4 mi
- Old Limestone Quarry: 17.7 mi
- Billings Fold: 23.6 mi
Picnic sites: 5
- Trap Falls: 15.7 mi
- Newhall Recreation Area: 17.3 mi
- North Grove Catering: 20.6 mi
- Cowbell Corner Picnic Area: 21.7 mi
- Family Friendly Area (Multi-use): 23.8 mi
Rest areas: 5
- Hooksett Rest Area: 18.1 mi
- Hooksett Rest Area: 18.2 mi
- Windham Weigh Station Northbound: 18.3 mi
- Salem Rest Area and Welcome Center: 23.0 mi
- Johnny Appleseed Visitor Information Center: 24.8 mi
Springs: 4
- River Road Spring: 7.6 mi
- The Ashburnham Spring: 21.1 mi
- Falcon Spring: 22.9 mi
- Mystery Spring: 23.7 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:51 | 18:22 | 18:59 |
| June solstice | 05:09 | 19:46 | 20:30 |
| September equinox | 06:34 | 18:08 | 18:46 |
| December solstice | 07:15 | 15:30 | 16:16 |
Local time (America/New_York).
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 | 69 | 61 | 49 | 39 | 29 |
| Precip in | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 3.9 | 4.5 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Milford, 3 mi away.
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