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Hermit Lake — Lakes 26.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 872035
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Hermit Lake — a lake — lies 26.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872035, Hermit Lake is recorded as a lake on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hermit Lake sits at 44.26034° N, 71.28730° W (DMS 44°15′37″ N, 71°17′14″ W).
Other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 99 lakes catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hermit Lake itself. The ones closest to Hermit Lake:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lakes of the Clouds | Mount Washington | 1.5 mi |
| Spaulding Lake | Mount Washington | 1.9 mi |
| Lost Pond | Stairs Mountain | 2 mi |
| Desolation Pond | Stairs Mountain | 2.7 mi |
| Emerald Pool | Carter Dome | 3 mi |
| Garnet Pool | Carter Dome | 4.4 mi |
| Star Lake | Mount Washington | 4.5 mi |
| Saco Lake | Crawford Notch | 6.7 mi |
| Ammonoosuc Lake | Crawford Notch | 7 mi |
| No Ketchum Pond | Jackson | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Hermit Lake. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Head | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Boott Spur | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Alpine Gardens | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Tuckerman Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Huntington Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Bigelow Lawn | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Presidential Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Washington | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| White Mountains | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Ball Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hermit Lake — 26.6 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. Being this far north (lat 44.260°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hermit Lake track the nearby Lion Head rock pillar (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hermit Lake
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Head | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Boott Spur | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Alpine Gardens | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Tuckerman Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Huntington Ravine | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hermit Lake located?
Hermit Lake is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hermit Lake from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hermit Lake?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hermit Lake as a lake, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872035 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hermit Lake?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
How many other lakes are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 98 other lakes in Coos County, New Hampshire.