Heckel Hill — Summits 46.6 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Tamworth Quadrangle · GNIS 867440
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Tamworth quadrangle, the summit known as Heckel Hill sits 46.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Heckel Hill as a summit on the Tamworth topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 867440. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Heckel Hill sits at 43.83846° N, 71.29888° W (DMS 43°50′18″ N, 71°17′56″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Heckel Hill itself. The ones closest to Heckel Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill | Tamworth | — | 0.6 mi |
| Cleveland Hill | Tamworth | — | 2 mi |
| Little Larcom Mountain | Tamworth | — | 2 mi |
| Larcom Mountain | Tamworth | — | 2.5 mi |
| Great Hill | Mount Chocorua | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Whittier | Tamworth | — | 2.9 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Tamworth | — | 3.1 mi |
| Brown Hill | Tamworth | — | 3.6 mi |
| McDaniel Hill | Mount Chocorua | — | 3.7 mi |
| Page Hill | Ossipee Lake | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Tamworth Quadrangle
The Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Heckel Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Jackman Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Lunt Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Blasde Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Back Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Hoag Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Bryant Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 46.6 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Heckel Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 80 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.838°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Heckel Hill track the nearby Bunker Hill summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Heckel Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Jackman Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Heckel Hill located?
Heckel Hill is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.6 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Heckel Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.6 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Heckel Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Heckel Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867440 on the Tamworth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Heckel Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34921331.