- Elevation, modelled
- 2 m
- Tallest summit within 8.0 miles
- Mount Ann78 m · 1.4 mi
- Nearest byway
- Essex Coastal Scenic Byway0.4 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:25local time
- Coordinates
- 42.6218, -70.7069
Presson Point is a nature reserve in Massachusetts, at a modelled 2 m. Mount Ann stands 78 m to the west-southwest, 1.4 miles off. The nearest named place is Susan's Point, a nature reserve 0.2 miles away. Essex Coastal Scenic Byway passes 0.4 miles off.
- Built
- 1979-04-03
- Operated by
- Essex County Greenbelt
- Access
- Yes
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 8.0 miles of Presson Point. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ann | WSW 238° | 78 m | 1.4 mi |
| Red Rock | WSW 251° | 70 m | 1.1 mi |
| Pool Hill | ENE 57° | 66 m | 4.4 mi |
| Morse Hill | WSW 242° | 62 m | 3.0 mi |
| Pigeon Hill | NE 49° | 61 m | 5.3 mi |
| Browns Hill | W 265° | 61 m | 7.1 mi |
| Long Hill | SW 216° | 60 m | 2.9 mi |
| Eveleth Hill | W 275° | 57 m | 5.2 mi |
- 0.4 mi off the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway
- 18.2 mi off the Coastal Byway
- 21.4 mi off the Independence Byway
- 26.7 mi off the Battle Road Scenic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Eagle Rock · 1 mi
- Wildlife Viewing Platform · 13 mi
- Skywalk Observatory · 27 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Nature reserves
- Susan's Point: 0.2 mi
- Stoney Cove Reservation: 0.2 mi
- Susan's Point: 0.4 mi
- Window On The Marsh: 0.5 mi
- City Owned Wetland: 0.5 mi
Parks
- Stanwood Point Landing: 0.4 mi
- Old Brussel Park: 0.6 mi
- Stubby Knowles Landing: 0.7 mi
- Brown's Field & Apple Street Playground: 1.5 mi
- Oval Playground & Palazola Field: 1.7 mi
Peaks
- Mount Avalon: 0.8 mi
- Tompson Mountain: 0.9 mi
- Ferry Hill: 1.0 mi
- Wolf Hill: 1.1 mi
- Red Rock: 1.1 mi
Historic sites
- Hermit’s Plaque: 1.5 mi
- World War II Memorial: 1.8 mi
- Fishermens' Monument: 2.0 mi
- Ten Pound Island Lighthouse: 2.0 mi
- Coast Guard Aviation Monument: 2.1 mi
Museums
- CAM Green: 1.6 mi
- Sargent House Museum: 2.2 mi
- Cape Ann Historical Museum: 2.4 mi
- Cape Ann Museum: 2.4 mi
- Maritime Gloucester: 2.5 mi
Attractions
- Tablet Rock: 1.9 mi
- Greasy Pole: 2.2 mi
- 7 Seas Whale Watch: 2.3 mi
- Schooner Thomas E. Lannon: 2.3 mi
- Schooner Adventure: 2.6 mi
Beaches
- Wingaersheek Beach: 2.2 mi
- Coffins Beach: 2.6 mi
- Rocky Neck Beach: 2.9 mi
- Coffins Beach: 2.9 mi
- Gray Beach: 3.2 mi
Artworks: 58
- Fishermen's Wives Memorial: 1.8 mi
- Fitz Hugh Lane: 2.5 mi
- Winslow II: 10.9 mi
- Cat Witch: 11.8 mi
- Communion with Us: 11.8 mi
Gardens: 54
- Cold Frames: 5.6 mi
- Formal Garden: 5.8 mi
- Rose Garden: 5.8 mi
- Salem Community Gardens: 11.9 mi
- Ropes Garden: 12.0 mi
Cliffs: 23
- Stage Head: 2.0 mi
- Town Head: 3.6 mi
- Bass Rocks: 3.8 mi
- Brier Neck: 4.2 mi
- Gregory Island: 5.4 mi
Lighthouses: 20
- Ten Pound Island Light: 2.5 mi
- Ramp: 6.7 mi
- Boathouse: 6.7 mi
- Utility Building: 6.7 mi
- Cistern: 6.7 mi
Rest areas: 6
- I 95 SB Salisbury Rest Area: 20.0 mi
- Seabrook Rest Area: 20.2 mi
- Rest Area I-495 (South Bound): 20.9 mi
- Rest Area I-495 (North Bound): 22.0 mi
- Hampton Liquor and Wine Outlet Northbound: 23.0 mi
Springs: 3
- Rail Spring: 12.9 mi
- Lion's Spring: 20.7 mi
- Quarry Spring: 24.0 mi
Waterfalls: 3
- Newbury Falls: 14.3 mi
- Hampton Falls: 21.6 mi
- Cascade Falls: 22.4 mi
Ghost towns: 2
- Dogtown: 2.5 mi
- Haywardville: 22.4 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Pinetops Picnic Area: 18.8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:47 | 18:18 | 18:55 |
| June solstice | 05:06 | 19:42 | 20:25 |
| September equinox | 06:31 | 18:05 | 18:42 |
| December solstice | 07:10 | 15:27 | 16:13 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Day trips start here
- Gloucester · 2 mi
- Essex · 4 mi
- Manchester · 4 mi
- North Shore · 5 mi
- Rockport · 5 mi
- Hamilton · 7 mi
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