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Allen Pinnacle — Summits 43.0 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Strong Quadrangle · GNIS 561194
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Strong quadrangle, the summit known as Allen Pinnacle sits 43.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Allen Pinnacle as a summit on the Strong topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 561194. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/09/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Allen Pinnacle sits at 44.87289° N, 70.21112° W (DMS 44°52′22″ N, 70°12′40″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Allen Pinnacle itself. The ones closest to Allen Pinnacle:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Hill | Kingfield | — | 1.9 mi |
| True Hill | Strong | — | 2.1 mi |
| Taylor Hill | Strong | — | 3.5 mi |
| Tory Hill | Phillips | — | 4 mi |
| Welcome Hill | Kingfield | — | 4.2 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Phillips | — | 4.4 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Strong | — | 5.1 mi |
| Stubbs Mountain | Strong | — | 6.6 mi |
| Pratt Mountain | Strong | — | 6.8 mi |
| Hartwell Mountain | Strong | — | 7 mi |
Features on the USGS Strong Quadrangle
The Strong 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Allen Pinnacle. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilkey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| True Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Taylor Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Taylor Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 3.5 mi |
| Gammon Pond | Lakes | Somerset County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Doctor Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Bean Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.1 mi |
| Valley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 4.8 mi |
| Dyer Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 5.1 mi |
| Dead Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 43.0 miles (northeast) and you reach Allen Pinnacle; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 74 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.873°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Allen Pinnacle track the nearby Foster Hill summit (1.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Allen Pinnacle
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Gilkey Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| True Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Taylor Hill Pond | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.2 mi |
| Quick Stream | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Allen Pinnacle located?
Allen Pinnacle is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 43.0 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Strong topographic quadrangle.
How far is Allen Pinnacle from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.0 miles northeast (bearing NE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Allen Pinnacle?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Allen Pinnacle as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561194 on the Strong quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Allen Pinnacle?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33136212.