- Elevation
- 301 m
- Tallest summit within 25 miles
- Laughlin Range1,000 m · 24.1 mi
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:46local time
- Coordinates
- 39.3410, -123.7211
Observatory Hill rises to 301 m in California. Laughlin Range stands 1,000 m to the east, 24 miles off. The nearest named place is Russian Gulch, a beach 4.5 miles away. 66 named places lie within 25 miles, 30 of them named summits.
mountain in California, United States of America
Wikidata Q49058149, matched on coordinates and name (12 m apart).
- Elevation
- 301 m
Other summits around it
The highest named summits within 25 miles of Observatory Hill. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laughlin Range | E 92° | 1,000 m | 24.1 mi |
| Strong Mountain | NE 35° | 978 m | 19.0 mi |
| Sherwood Peak | NE 43° | 977 m | 16.3 mi |
| Brush Mountain | NE 35° | 944 m | 20.2 mi |
| Little Darby Peak | ENE 73° | 859 m | 24.9 mi |
| Cold Spring Mountain | SSE 154° | 815 m | 24.4 mi |
| Two Rock | E 84° | 809 m | 14.8 mi |
| Big Darby Peak | ENE 72° | 803 m | 23.6 mi |
66 named places within 25 miles
Peaks: 30
- Noyo Hill: 4.6 mi
- Mathison Peak: 5.0 mi
- McGuire Hill: 5.3 mi
- Docker Hill: 8.2 mi
- Bald Hill: 9.0 mi
Beaches: 13
- Russian Gulch: 4.5 mi
- Big River Beach: 4.7 mi
- Portuguese Beach: 5.1 mi
- Caspar Headlands State Beach: 5.3 mi
- Jug Handle Beach: 5.7 mi
Museums: 10
Historic sites: 7
- Harold J. Alexander Tree: 14.6 mi
- Grubb Grove: 19.1 mi
- Willits Arch: 20.2 mi
- Willts Centennial Monument: 20.3 mi
- Jack's Point: 22.7 mi
Attractions: 3
- Skunk Train: 8.5 mi
- Tide pools: 11.2 mi
- Seabiscuit's Grave and Statue: 22.1 mi
Lighthouses: 1
- Point Cabrillo Light Station: 5.6 mi
Waterfalls: 1
- Chamberlain Creek Waterfall: 8.7 mi
Rest areas: 1
- Moss Cove Rest Area: 21.4 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:19 | 18:52 | 19:27 |
| June solstice | 05:49 | 20:05 | 20:46 |
| September equinox | 07:03 | 18:38 | 19:14 |
| December solstice | 07:32 | 16:13 | 16:56 |
Local time (America/Los_Angeles).
Day trips start here
- Mendocino County · 19 mi
- Willits · 20 mi
- Boonville · 30 mi
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