- Elevation, modelled
- 169 m
- Tallest summit within 10.2 miles
- Belknap Mountain726 m · 9.2 mi
- Nearest byway
- Lakes Region Tour5.2 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:30local time
- Coordinates
- 43.3982, -71.2892
Upper Suncook Recreation Area is a park in New Hampshire, at a modelled 169 m. Belknap Mountain stands 726 m to the north-northwest, 9.2 miles off. The nearest named place is Nighthawk Hollow Brook Forest, a nature reserve 1.1 miles away. Lakes Region Tour passes 5.2 miles off.
- Operated by
- Town of Barnstead
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 10.2 miles of Upper Suncook Recreation Area. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belknap Mountain | NNW 334° | 726 m | 9.2 mi |
| Gunstock Mountain | NNW 333° | 674 m | 9.9 mi |
| Piper Mountain | NNW 329° | 617 m | 8.5 mi |
| Mount Klem | NNW 344° | 610 m | 8.2 mi |
| Mount Mack | NNW 343° | 590 m | 7.7 mi |
| East Quarry Mountain | N 354° | 580 m | 8.2 mi |
| North Straightback Mountain | N 355° | 578 m | 7.9 mi |
| Straightback Mountain | N 356° | 570 m | 7.5 mi |
- 5.2 mi off the Lakes Region Tour
- 10.3 mi off the Canterbury Shaker Village Byway
- 14.9 mi off the Branch River Valley Trail
- 20.1 mi off the Currier & Ives Trail
Named places within 25 miles
Nature reserves
- Nighthawk Hollow Brook Forest: 1.1 mi
- Ayers Brook Town Forest IV: 2.3 mi
- Ayers Brook Town Forest III: 2.7 mi
- Ayers Brook Town Forest II: 2.9 mi
- Pine Hill Town Forest: 3.0 mi
Peaks
- Beauty Hill: 2.2 mi
- Halls Hill: 2.3 mi
- Garret Hill: 2.8 mi
- Cogswell Mountain: 3.9 mi
- Rocky Mountain: 3.9 mi
Parks
- Crystal Lake Park: 2.4 mi
- The Parade: 4.5 mi
- Liberty Tree Park: 5.0 mi
- Jones Field Recreation Area: 5.3 mi
- B & M Railroad Park: 5.3 mi
Historic sites: 44
- World War Monument: 4.3 mi
- Old Train Trestle: 4.4 mi
- Brigadier General Harrison Thyng Memorial: 6.4 mi
- Webster Mills: 8.7 mi
- Lakes Region Airport: 13.1 mi
Beaches: 37
- Colony Beach (closed): 2.3 mi
- Dustin Beach: 2.4 mi
- Sandy Point: 4.6 mi
- Alton Town Beach: 5.8 mi
- Mary Waldron Beach: 11.7 mi
Artworks: 34
- Uranus: 17.3 mi
- Neptune: 17.4 mi
- Pluto: 17.4 mi
- Concord Clock: 18.1 mi
- Franklin Pierce: 18.2 mi
Museums: 26
- Gilmanton Historical Society Museum: 1.4 mi
- Gilman Museum: 5.3 mi
- North East Motor Sports Museum: 9.5 mi
- Strafford Historic Society: 12.3 mi
- Clark Museum Complex: 13.4 mi
Attractions: 14
- Canterbury Shaker Village: 10.5 mi
- Mount Washington Boat Terminal: 13.4 mi
- Bumper Boats: 16.3 mi
- Daytona Fun Park: 16.3 mi
- Go-Karts: 16.3 mi
Waterfalls: 13
- Steeles Falls: 13.0 mi
- Gonic Trails Falls: 19.0 mi
- Falls of Song: 22.7 mi
- Bridal Veil Falls: 22.8 mi
- Emerald Pool Falls: 22.8 mi
Cliffs: 12
- Carbonneau Cave: 7.0 mi
- Devil's Den Cliff: 19.7 mi
- Crocketts Ledge: 19.8 mi
- Ridgeline Climbing: 19.8 mi
- Boulder Natural: 20.0 mi
Gardens: 6
- Botanical Garden: 10.3 mi
- Vegetable Garden: 10.3 mi
- Sanford Community Garden: 22.6 mi
- Bedrock Gardens: 24.4 mi
- Somersworth Community Garden: 24.6 mi
Rest areas: 4
- Canterbury Rest Area: 16.1 mi
- Sanbornton Rest Area: 16.8 mi
- Hooksett Rest Area: 22.0 mi
- Hooksett Rest Area: 22.1 mi
Springs: 2
- Huckins Spring: 6.6 mi
- Two Sisters Spring: 20.9 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- East Picnic Area: 22.7 mi
- Log Landing: 23.8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:49 | 18:20 | 18:57 |
| June solstice | 05:05 | 19:46 | 20:30 |
| September equinox | 06:33 | 18:07 | 18:44 |
| December solstice | 07:15 | 15:26 | 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 | 21 | 23 | 32 | 44 | 56 | 66 | 71 | 70 | 62 | 50 | 39 | 28 |
| Precip in | 3.1 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.8 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Lakeport 2, 14 mi away.
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