- Elevation, modelled
- 31 m
- Tallest summit within 7.1 miles
- Mount Ann78 m · 0.6 mi
- Nearest byway
- Essex Coastal Scenic Bywayon it
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:25local time
- Coordinates
- 42.6203, -70.7322
West Gloucester Open Space is a nature reserve in Massachusetts, at a modelled 31 m. Mount Ann stands 78 m to the south, 0.6 miles off. The nearest named place is Red Rock, a peak 0.4 miles away. Essex Coastal Scenic Byway runs past it.
- Access
- Yes
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 7.1 miles of West Gloucester Open Space. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ann | S 170° | 78 m | 0.6 mi |
| Red Rock | SE 137° | 70 m | 0.4 mi |
| Pool Hill | ENE 63° | 66 m | 5.6 mi |
| Morse Hill | SW 227° | 62 m | 1.9 mi |
| Browns Hill | W 265° | 61 m | 5.8 mi |
| Pigeon Hill | NE 56° | 61 m | 6.4 mi |
| Long Hill | SSW 191° | 60 m | 2.3 mi |
| Eveleth Hill | W 278° | 57 m | 4.0 mi |
- On the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway
- 17.9 mi off the Coastal Byway
- 21.1 mi off the Independence Byway
- 25.6 mi off the Battle Road Scenic BywayNational
Overlooks nearby
- Eagle Rock · 1 mi
- Wildlife Viewing Platform · 12 mi
- Skywalk Observatory · 26 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Red Rock: 0.4 mi
- Mount Avalon: 0.5 mi
- Mount Ann: 0.6 mi
- Tompson Mountain: 1.2 mi
- Heap of Rocks Hill: 1.5 mi
Nature reserves
- Lawrence Mountain Reservation: 0.4 mi
- Red Rocks Conservation Area: 0.4 mi
- Collens Saltmarsh: 0.5 mi
- Mount Ann Park: 0.7 mi
- Great Ledge Reservation: 1.0 mi
Parks
- Stubby Knowles Landing: 1.4 mi
- Old Brussel Park: 1.5 mi
- Stanwood Point Landing: 1.6 mi
- Burke Playground & Field: 2.4 mi
- Memorial Park: 2.6 mi
Historic sites
- Cobb Memorial Bench: 2.1 mi
- Hermit’s Plaque: 2.4 mi
- World War II Memorial: 2.9 mi
- Fishermens' Monument: 3.2 mi
- Ten Pound Island Lighthouse: 3.2 mi
Museums
- Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum: 2.5 mi
- Essex Shipbuilding Museum: 2.6 mi
- CAM Green: 2.9 mi
- Hammond Castle Museum: 3.2 mi
- Sargent House Museum: 3.4 mi
Beaches
- Black Beach: 2.9 mi
- Coffins Beach: 3.0 mi
- Coffins Beach: 3.0 mi
- White Beach: 3.0 mi
- Gray Beach: 3.1 mi
Attractions
- Tablet Rock: 3.0 mi
- Greasy Pole: 3.4 mi
- 7 Seas Whale Watch: 3.5 mi
- Schooner Thomas E. Lannon: 3.6 mi
- Schooner Adventure: 3.8 mi
Artworks
- Fishermen's Wives Memorial: 3.0 mi
- Fitz Hugh Lane: 3.7 mi
- Winslow II: 10.0 mi
- Communion with Us: 10.7 mi
- Cat Witch: 10.7 mi
Gardens
- Cold Frames: 5.0 mi
- Formal Garden: 5.1 mi
- Rose Garden: 5.2 mi
- Salem Community Gardens: 10.8 mi
- Ropes Garden: 10.9 mi
Cliffs: 26
- Stage Head: 3.1 mi
- Town Head: 3.1 mi
- Gregory Island: 4.1 mi
- Bass Rocks: 5.1 mi
- Coastal Bank Bluff: 5.3 mi
Lighthouses: 20
- Ten Pound Island Light: 3.6 mi
- Ramp: 7.9 mi
- Boathouse: 8.0 mi
- Utility Building: 8.0 mi
- Cistern: 8.0 mi
Rest areas: 6
- I 95 SB Salisbury Rest Area: 19.5 mi
- Seabrook Rest Area: 19.8 mi
- Rest Area I-495 (South Bound): 20.0 mi
- Rest Area I-495 (North Bound): 21.0 mi
- Hampton Liquor and Wine Outlet Northbound: 22.7 mi
Springs: 3
- Rail Spring: 12.2 mi
- Lion's Spring: 20.0 mi
- Quarry Spring: 22.9 mi
Waterfalls: 3
- Newbury Falls: 13.4 mi
- Hampton Falls: 21.2 mi
- Cascade Falls: 21.3 mi
Ghost towns: 2
- Dogtown: 3.8 mi
- Haywardville: 21.2 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- Pinetops Picnic Area: 17.7 mi
- Picnic Table: 24.6 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).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 27 | 28 | 35 | 45 | 55 | 64 | 70 | 69 | 62 | 51 | 41 | 33 |
| Precip in | 3.7 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.8 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Beverly, 6 mi away.
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