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Green Hills — Summits 27.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway East Quadrangle · GNIS 871967
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS North Conway East quadrangle, the summit known as Green Hills sits 27.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain ridge in Carroll County, New Hampshire, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Green Hills as a summit on the North Conway East topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 871967. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 10/05/2024.
Coordinates & physical setting
Green Hills sits at 44.05611° N, 71.06691° W (DMS 44°03′22″ N, 71°04′01″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Green Hills itself. The ones closest to Green Hills:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Cap | North Conway East | — | 0 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | North Conway East | — | 1.2 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | North Conway East | — | 1.3 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | North Conway East | — | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Mountain | North Conway East | — | 1.7 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | North Conway East | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Surprise | North Conway East | — | 3.4 mi |
| Kearsarge North | North Conway East | 3,268 ft | 3.7 mi |
| Rickers Knoll | North Conway East | — | 3.9 mi |
| Barlett Mountain | North Conway East | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway East Quadrangle
The North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Green Hills. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Cap | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Artist Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Pudding Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Redstone Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Shingle Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Green Hills, NH.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 27.8 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Green Hills; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 48 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.056°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 27.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Green Hills track the nearby Black Cap summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Green Hills
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Cap | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Green Hills located?
Green Hills is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 27.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Green Hills from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 48 minutes, 27.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Green Hills?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Green Hills as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871967 on the North Conway East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Green Hills?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Green Hills been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Green Hills, NH.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34860267.