Haystack Mountain — Summits 40.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 872026
Catalogued on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Haystack Mountain — a summit — lies 40.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872026, Haystack Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS South Twin Mountain quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Haystack Mountain sits at 44.23283° N, 71.57405° W (DMS 44°13′58″ N, 71°34′27″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Haystack Mountain itself. The ones closest to Haystack Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Twin Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.5 mi |
| Middle Sugarloaf | Twin Mountain | — | 3.1 mi |
| South Sugarloaf | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Hale | South Twin Mountain | 4,049 ft | 3.2 mi |
| North Sugarloaf | Twin Mountain | — | 3.3 mi |
| South Twin Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.3 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Garfield | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.6 mi |
| Abbot Hill | Franconia | 1,729 ft | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The South Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Haystack Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Mountain Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Littleton Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Hawthorne Falls | Waterfalls | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| South Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Hale | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| South Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Garfield | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 70-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Haystack Mountain — 40.6 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.233°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 40.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Haystack Mountain track the nearby Twin Mountain Reservoir (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Haystack Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Mountain Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Littleton Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Little River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Haystack Mountain located?
Haystack Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Haystack Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) 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 872026 on the South Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Haystack Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34921099.