- Elevation, modelled
- 147 m
- Tallest summit within 9.2 miles
- North Peak702 m · 8.0 mi
- Nearest byway
- Connecticut River Byway3.3 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:35local time
- Coordinates
- 43.8136, -72.2583
Area 2 is a picnic site in Vermont, at a modelled 147 m. North Peak stands 702 m to the southeast, 8.0 miles off. The nearest named place is The Chutes, a waterfall 0.2 miles away. Connecticut River Byway passes 3.3 miles off.
- Operated by
- Union Village Dam Recreation Area
- Access
- Yes
- Fee
- No
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 9.2 miles of Area 2. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Peak | SE 133° | 702 m | 8.0 mi |
| South Peak | SE 139° | 693 m | 8.5 mi |
| Holts Ledge | ESE 110° | 643 m | 8.0 mi |
| Gilman Hill | NNW 331° | 614 m | 8.1 mi |
| Moody Mountain | ENE 78° | 600 m | 9.0 mi |
| Bear Hill | ESE 109° | 593 m | 7.3 mi |
| Kibling Hill | WNW 296° | 575 m | 9.2 mi |
| McMaster Hill | NW 321° | 572 m | 6.7 mi |
- 3.3 mi off the Connecticut River BywayNational
- 11.7 mi off the Crossroad of Vermont Byway
- 14.0 mi off the River Heritage Tour
- 25.2 mi off the Scenic Route 100 Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Post Pond Overlook · 5 mi
- Balch Hill · 7 mi
- Sunset Viewing Spot · 8 mi
- Norman Overlook · 9 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- The Glebe: 0.6 mi
- Bill Hill: 1.1 mi
- Hubbard Hill: 1.3 mi
- Meetinghouse Hill: 1.6 mi
- Sargent Hill: 2.3 mi
Parks
- Thetford Hill State Park: 1.1 mi
- Thetford Park: 1.4 mi
- Thetford Hill Common: 1.5 mi
- Union Village Dam Recreation Area: 1.6 mi
- Wilson's Landing: 5.0 mi
Nature reserves
- Wilder Wildlife Management Area: 3.6 mi
- Lyme Hill Conservation Area: 4.3 mi
- Beryl Piper Little Nature Preserve: 4.3 mi
- Palmer Forest: 4.3 mi
- Jim and Evalyn Hornig Natural Area: 4.6 mi
Cliffs: 46
- Holt's Ledge: 8.1 mi
- The Palisades: 8.9 mi
- Bouldering: 9.0 mi
- Winslow Ledge: 9.3 mi
- Lasso Ledge: 11.3 mi
Historic sites: 33
- Rogers Woolen Mill: 0.2 mi
- Pegjack Memorial Forest: 3.2 mi
- North Thetford Bridge: 4.3 mi
- Lyme Cannon: 5.0 mi
- Samuel Morey: 8.6 mi
Artworks: 19
- Vermontasaurus: 5.0 mi
- Feral Seed: 7.3 mi
- Peaceful Serenity: 7.5 mi
- Robert Frost: 7.6 mi
- X-Delta: 7.6 mi
Attractions: 18
- Lyme-East Thetford Bridge: 3.7 mi
- Solomon & Daniel Mack Farm Site: 10.0 mi
- Joseph Smith Birth Place: 10.7 mi
- Traditional School Site: 10.8 mi
- School Site: 11.1 mi
Beaches: 17
- Sandy Beach: 0.8 mi
- Chase Town Beach: 5.6 mi
- Treasure Island Beach: 6.1 mi
- Mink Brook Swimming Area: 8.2 mi
- Fairlee Town Beach: 8.4 mi
Museums: 17
- Hughes Barn Museum: 1.7 mi
- Brian's Museum of Rusty Dusty Stuff: 5.0 mi
- Justin Smith Morrill Homestead: 6.8 mi
- Hood Museum of Art: 7.9 mi
- Montshire Museum of Science: 8.2 mi
Waterfalls: 13
- The Chutes: 0.2 mi
- The Chutes: 0.2 mi
- Lower Old City Falls: 7.3 mi
- Upper Old City Falls: 7.3 mi
- Glen Falls: 8.8 mi
Covered bridges: 11
- Sayre Bridge: 1.3 mi
- Union Village Covered Bridge: 1.7 mi
- Edgell Covered Bridge: 6.0 mi
- Howe Covered Bridge: 12.5 mi
- Larkin Covered Bridge: 12.8 mi
Gardens: 3
- Life Sciences Greenhouse: 7.3 mi
- Canillas Community Garden: 11.6 mi
- South Royalton Community Garden: 12.9 mi
Picnic sites: 2
- Area 1: 0.5 mi
- Goose Pond Park Picnic Area: 10.5 mi
Rest areas: 2
- Vermont Welcome Center - Sharon: 10.3 mi
- Rest Area I-91 (South Bound): 14.0 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:53 | 18:23 | 19:01 |
| June solstice | 05:08 | 19:51 | 20:35 |
| September equinox | 06:37 | 18:10 | 18:48 |
| December solstice | 07:21 | 15:28 | 16:15 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Day trips start here
Private beta · Free to join
Take the scenic way to Area 2.
Byway plans around your taste, verified places, real weather and opening hours — then opens every leg in Google Maps with one tap.