Crowninshield Island (Brown Island)
About
Crowninshield Island, also known as Brown Island, is a public ocean beach in Massachusetts managed by The Trustees of Reservations. It sits about 1.3 miles from Marblehead, the nearest town. Summer is the warmest time for a beach visit. Typical averages from a nearby Marblehead weather station put July highs around 80°F with lows near 61°F, and August is nearly as warm. Several other outdoor spots lie within a short drive. Lower Fungo, a mountain biking area, is about 3.4 miles away, and Harold A. King Forest and Spring Pond Woods, both climbing areas, are within about 5 miles. The Main Loop Trail hike is roughly 5.1 miles away.
Location
Crowninshield Island (Brown Island)
Massachusetts
Data: Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, Coast Guide Online. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–80°F and lows of 42–61°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Marblehead, MA weather station, 1.4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan36° high18° low
- Feb38° high20° low
- Mar44° high26° low
- Apr55° high36° low
- May65° high45° low
- Jun74° high54° low
- Jul80° high61° low
- Aug79° high60° low
- Sep72° high53° low
- Oct61° high42° low
- Nov51° high33° low
- Dec42° high24° low
Nearby
- Lower FungoMountain biking3.4 mi
- Harold A. King ForestRock climbing4.8 mi
- Spring Pond WoodsRock climbing5 mi
- Five BridgesMountain biking5.1 mi
- Main Loop TrailHiking5.1 mi
- Lookout RockRock climbing5.2 mi
- Second BoulderRock climbing5.2 mi
- The SlotMountain biking5.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
