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Birch Hill — Summits 31.2 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway West Quadrangle · GNIS 871510
Catalogued on the USGS North Conway West quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Birch Hill — a summit — lies 31.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America; geonames ID = 5083430”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871510, Birch Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS North Conway West quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Birch Hill sits at 44.03339° N, 71.14618° W (DMS 44°02′00″ N, 71°08′46″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Birch Hill itself. The ones closest to Birch Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Moat Mountain | North Conway West | — | 2.6 mi |
| Middle Moat Mountain | North Conway West | — | 2.7 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | North Conway East | — | 2.8 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | North Conway East | — | 2.8 mi |
| Pine Hill | North Conway East | — | 2.9 mi |
| Middle Mountain | North Conway East | — | 3 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | North Conway East | — | 3.1 mi |
| North Moat Mountain | North Conway West | 3,196 ft | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Surprise | North Conway East | — | 3.7 mi |
| Chase Hill | Silver Lake | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway West Quadrangle
The North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Birch Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearsarge Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Elm Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Thompson Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| White Horse Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Cathedral Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Lucy Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| South Moat Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Middle Moat Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Red Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 53-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Birch Hill — 31.2 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.033°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Birch Hill track the nearby Kearsarge Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Birch Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearsarge Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Elm Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Echo Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Pudding Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Artist Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Birch Hill located?
Birch Hill is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.2 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Birch Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.2 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Birch Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Birch Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871510 on the North Conway West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Birch Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34822529.