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Hedgehog Hill — Summits 19.1 Miles ESE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS West Sumner Quadrangle · GNIS 567885
19.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle, Hedgehog Hill is a summit recorded in Oxford County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 567885)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hedgehog Hill in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 567885). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hedgehog Hill sits at 44.27509° N, 70.44738° W (DMS 44°16′30″ N, 70°26′51″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker Hill | West Sumner | — | 0.8 mi |
| Oak Hill | West Sumner | — | 1 mi |
| Turner Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Mica | West Sumner | — | 1.5 mi |
| Ryerson Hill | West Sumner | — | 1.5 mi |
| Streaked Mountain | Oxford | — | 2.1 mi |
| Paris Hill | West Sumner | — | 2.5 mi |
| Hammond Ledge | West Sumner | — | 2.7 mi |
| Warren Hill | West Sumner | — | 3.1 mi |
| Stone Hill | Oxford | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS West Sumner Quadrangle
The West Sumner 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Hedgehog Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Turner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Mica | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ryerson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Paris Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Basin Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Hammond Ledge | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Warren Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Darnit Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 19.1 miles east-southeast (bearing ESE) of Hedgehog Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 33 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.275°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 19.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hedgehog Hill track the nearby Crocker Hill summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hedgehog Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crocker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Oak Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Turner Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Mica | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Ryerson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hedgehog Hill located?
Hedgehog Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 19.1 miles east-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS West Sumner topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hedgehog Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 33 minutes, 19.1 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 567885 on the West Sumner 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: Q33139444.