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Haystack Mountain — Summits 32.5 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Jefferson Quadrangle · GNIS 1951499
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Jefferson quadrangle, the summit known as Haystack Mountain sits 32.5 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 Haystack Mountain as a summit on the Jefferson topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 1951499. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Haystack Mountain sits at 44.45168° N, 71.44453° W (DMS 44°27′06″ N, 71°26′40″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Haystack Mountain itself. The ones closest to Haystack Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Jefferson | — | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Jefferson | 3,907 ft | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Jefferson | 4,006 ft | 1.9 mi |
| Terrace Mountain | Jefferson | — | 3 mi |
| Mount Weeks | Jefferson | 3,901 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Tug Mountain | Lancaster | — | 3.5 mi |
| Pliny Mountain | Jefferson | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Cabot | Stark | 4,167 ft | 4 mi |
| The Bulge | Stark | — | 4.7 mi |
| Pond Hill | Mount Crescent | — | 5 mi |
Features on the USGS Jefferson Quadrangle
The Jefferson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Haystack Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Webster Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Pliny Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bunnell Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Terrace Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Mount Weeks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Willard Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 32.5 miles (west) and you reach Haystack Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 56 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.452°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Haystack Mountain track the nearby Mount Joseph Whipple summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Haystack Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Webster Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Haystack Mountain located?
Haystack Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 32.5 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Haystack Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.5 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Haystack Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Haystack Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1951499 on the Jefferson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Haystack Mountain?
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: Q34921076.