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Hedgehog Hill — Summits 38.4 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lewiston Quadrangle · GNIS 567883
Catalogued on the USGS Lewiston quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine, Hedgehog Hill — a summit — lies 38.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567883, Hedgehog Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS Lewiston quadrangle in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hedgehog Hill sits at 44.11645° N, 70.12561° W (DMS 44°06′59″ N, 70°07′32″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hedgehog Hill itself. The ones closest to Hedgehog Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorncrag Hill | Lewiston | — | 2.4 mi |
| Sabattus Mountain | Monmouth | — | 3 mi |
| Robinson Mountain | Lewiston | — | 3.3 mi |
| Apple Sass Hill | Lewiston | — | 4 mi |
| Mann Hill | Lisbon Falls North | — | 4.2 mi |
| Mount David | Lewiston | — | 4.2 mi |
| Hodgman Hill | Monmouth | — | 4.7 mi |
| Laurel Hill | Lewiston | — | 5.3 mi |
| Oak Hill | Monmouth | — | 5.3 mi |
| Mount Giles | Lake Auburn East | — | 5.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Lewiston Quadrangle
The Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Hedgehog Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Name Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Thorncrag Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.4 mi |
| Highland Spring | Springs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Montello Heights Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Garcelon Bog | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Robinson Mountain | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Lake Andrews | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 3.9 mi |
| Apple Sass Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Jepson Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 4 mi |
| Mount David | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 4.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 66-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hedgehog Hill — 38.4 miles east-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing ESE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.116°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 38.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hedgehog Hill track the nearby No Name Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hedgehog Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Name Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Sabattus Pond | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Martin Point | Capes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Maxwell Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hedgehog Hill located?
Hedgehog Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 38.4 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lewiston topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hedgehog Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 66 minutes, 38.4 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hedgehog Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hedgehog Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 567883 on the Lewiston quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hedgehog Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 70 other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33139422.