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Bray Hill — Summits 37.0 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Lancaster Quadrangle · GNIS 865769
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Lancaster quadrangle, the summit known as Bray Hill sits 37.0 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bray Hill as a summit on the Lancaster topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 865769. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bray Hill sits at 44.40754° N, 71.53750° W (DMS 44°24′27″ N, 71°32′15″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bray Hill itself. The ones closest to Bray Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Mountain | Lancaster | — | 3.4 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Lancaster | — | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Jefferson | — | 4.6 mi |
| Orne Mountain | Lancaster | — | 5 mi |
| Owlshead | Mount Dartmouth | — | 5.3 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Lancaster | — | 5.3 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Jefferson | 3,907 ft | 5.5 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Jefferson | — | 5.5 mi |
| Osburn Hill | Twin Mountain | — | 5.5 mi |
| Cherry Mountain | Mount Dartmouth | — | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Lancaster Quadrangle
The Lancaster 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Bray Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Weed Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Little Cherry Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Weeks Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Cherry Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Garland Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Blood Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Stalbird Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
| Mirror Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 37.0 miles (west) and you reach Bray Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 63 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.408°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 37.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bray Hill track the nearby Mud Pond lake (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bray Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Weed Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Little Cherry Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Weeks Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Cherry Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bray Hill located?
Bray Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.0 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lancaster topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bray Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 37.0 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bray Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bray Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865769 on the Lancaster quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bray Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34824396.