- Elevation, modelled
- 496 m
- Tallest summit within 17.2 miles
- Mine Hill857 m · 17.2 mi
- Nearest byway
- Route 20 Scenic Byway4.9 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:40local time
- Coordinates
- 42.6865, -74.5204
Settles Mountain Nature Preserve is a nature reserve in New York, at a modelled 496 m. Mine Hill stands 857 m to the south-southwest, 17 miles off. The nearest named place is Mount Shank, a peak 1.1 miles away. Route 20 Scenic Byway passes 4.9 miles off.
- Operated by
- Schoharie Land Trust
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 17.2 miles of Settles Mountain Nature Preserve. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mine Hill | SSW 193° | 857 m | 17.2 mi |
| Mount Jefferson | SSW 198° | 833 m | 16.5 mi |
| Woodchuck Hill | SSW 195° | 817 m | 16.1 mi |
| The Cobble | SSW 197° | 710 m | 7.1 mi |
| Petersburg Mountain | SE 135° | 708 m | 5.2 mi |
| Pine Mountain | WSW 251° | 698 m | 7.3 mi |
| Safford Hill | SSE 155° | 685 m | 16.5 mi |
| Algerine Hill | WSW 251° | 684 m | 7.8 mi |
- 4.9 mi off the Route 20 Scenic Byway
- 14.5 mi off the Revolutionary Trail
- 19.9 mi off the Adirondack Trail
- 27.6 mi off the Southern Adirondack Trail
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Mount Shank: 1.1 mi
- Donats Mountain: 2.5 mi
- Barrack Zourie: 3.1 mi
- Hogback: 3.1 mi
- Warnerville Hill: 3.7 mi
Parks: 57
- Crittenden Athletic Fields: 1.6 mi
- Iorio Park: 2.3 mi
- Richmondville Firemans Memorial Park: 4.2 mi
- Central Bridge Community Park: 9.6 mi
- Fox Creek Park: 11.0 mi
Nature reserves: 50
- Petersburg State Forest: 5.6 mi
- Decatur State Forest: 9.8 mi
- Vroman's Nose Unique Area: 10.5 mi
- Paulson Preserve: 11.2 mi
- Maple Valley State Forest: 11.9 mi
Historic sites: 39
- Richmondville Service Memorial: 4.2 mi
- Memorial Park: 11.6 mi
- Cherry Valley Massacre Monument: 14.1 mi
- Grave of Henry Seeber: 14.9 mi
- David Pethic Memorial Plaque: 16.0 mi
Museums: 28
- Iroquois Indian Museum: 5.7 mi
- Sharon Historical Society Museum: 9.0 mi
- Schoharie Valley Railroad Museum: 10.7 mi
- 1743 Palatine House: 10.9 mi
- Old Stone Fort Museum: 11.1 mi
Waterfalls: 13
- Boucks Falls: 11.2 mi
- Judds Falls: 14.4 mi
- Canajoharie Falls: 14.4 mi
- Creamery Falls: 15.4 mi
- Mine Kill Falls: 18.0 mi
Attractions: 7
- Gobbler's Knob Family Fun Park: 5.5 mi
- Howe Caverns: 6.2 mi
- Howe Caverns: 6.2 mi
- Secret Caverns: 6.7 mi
- Old Blenheim Covered Bridge: 15.4 mi
Artworks: 6
- Poseidon statue: 15.5 mi
- The Hunter: 20.4 mi
- Mother and Child at the Mohawk River: 23.8 mi
- Waterfall Gate: 23.8 mi
- Mother Mosaic: 23.9 mi
Rest areas: 4
- East Worcester Rest Area: 9.9 mi
- Mohawk Valley Welcome Center: 16.3 mi
- I-90 Westbound Parking/Rest Area: 18.8 mi
- I-90 Eastbound Parking/Rest Area: 18.9 mi
Cliffs: 3
- Vromans Nose: 10.8 mi
- The Cliff: 11.7 mi
- Big Nose: 14.9 mi
Gardens: 2
- Landis Arboretum: 14.3 mi
- Perrella Sculpture Garden: 23.4 mi
Beaches: 2
- Lake Myosotis Swimming Area: 22.1 mi
- Thompsons Lake State Park Beach: 24.4 mi
Covered bridges: 1
- Hyde Hall Covered Bridge: 18.8 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Schoharie Crossing Launch: 21.0 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:02 | 18:33 | 19:10 |
| June solstice | 05:21 | 19:57 | 20:40 |
| September equinox | 06:46 | 18:20 | 18:57 |
| December solstice | 07:26 | 15:42 | 16:28 |
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 | 21 | 23 | 31 | 44 | 55 | 64 | 69 | 67 | 60 | 48 | 37 | 28 |
| Precip in | 2.5 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 3.1 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Cobleskill 2 ESE, 4 mi away.
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