Haystack Mountain — Summits 49.6 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bosebuck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 867425
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as Haystack Mountain sits 49.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Coös County, 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 Bosebuck Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 867425. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/11/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Haystack Mountain sits at 45.08524° N, 71.10783° W (DMS 45°05′07″ N, 71°06′28″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magalloway Mountain | Magalloway Mountain | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Pisgah | Mount Pisgah | — | 8 mi |
| Tromley Hill | Lake Francis | — | 8.5 mi |
| Roundtop Mountain | Lake Francis | — | 9.4 mi |
| South Mountain | Lake Francis | — | 10.3 mi |
| Mount Tucker | Mount Pisgah | — | 10.4 mi |
| Round Mountain | Mount Pisgah | — | 10.4 mi |
| Cedar Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 10.9 mi |
| Halfmoon Mountain | Wilsons Mills | — | 11 mi |
| Crystal Mountain | Mount Pisgah | — | 11.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain Quadrangle
The Bosebuck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 10 catalogued natural features alongside Haystack Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boardpile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Garfield Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| North Fork Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| North Hammond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 5.1 mi |
| Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 5.2 mi |
| South Hammond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 5.3 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 6.5 mi |
| Aldrich Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 6.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 49.6 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Haystack Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 85 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 45.085°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 49.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Haystack Mountain track the nearby Boardpile Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Haystack Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boardpile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Magalloway Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Garfield Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| North Fork Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Buckhorn Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Haystack Mountain located?
Haystack Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 49.6 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Haystack Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 85 minutes, 49.6 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) 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 867425 on the Bosebuck Mountain 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: Q34921088.