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Hedgehog Hill — Summits 14.4 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Paris Quadrangle · GNIS 567884
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS West Paris quadrangle, the summit known as Hedgehog Hill sits 14.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 567884)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Hedgehog Hill as a summit on the West Paris topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 567884. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hedgehog Hill sits at 44.26274° N, 70.57676° W (DMS 44°15′46″ N, 70°34′36″ W).
Other summits in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 438 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hedgehog Hill itself. The ones closest to Hedgehog Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobble Hill | West Paris | — | 1.7 mi |
| The Nubble | Norway | — | 2 mi |
| Witt Hill | West Paris | — | 2.1 mi |
| Elm Hill | Norway | — | 2.4 mi |
| Eastman Hill | West Paris | — | 2.7 mi |
| The Nubble | Greenwood | — | 2.7 mi |
| Rock Dundee | West Paris | — | 2.9 mi |
| Holt Hill | Waterford Flat | — | 3.2 mi |
| Carter Hill | Greenwood | — | 3.2 mi |
| Hathaway Hill | Norway | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS West Paris Quadrangle
The West Paris 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Hedgehog Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| North Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Witt Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Bisco Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Eastman Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Rock Dundee | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Cole Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Moody Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
| Shaw Ledge | Cliffs | Oxford County, ME | 3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SE out of Bethel for 14.4 miles (southeast) and you reach Hedgehog Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 25 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.263°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 14.4 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hedgehog Hill track the nearby Paine Pond lake (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hedgehog Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paine Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| North Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Bird Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Cobble Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Crockett Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hedgehog Hill located?
Hedgehog Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 14.4 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Paris topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hedgehog Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 25 minutes, 14.4 miles southeast (bearing SE) 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 567884 on the West Paris quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hedgehog Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 437 other summits in Oxford County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33139441.