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Hedgehog Hill — Summits 16.5 Miles ENE of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 567887
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Worthley Pond quadrangle, the summit known as Hedgehog Hill sits 16.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America; geonames ID = 4966900”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Hedgehog Hill as a summit on the Worthley Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 567887. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hedgehog Hill sits at 44.46985° N, 70.46695° W (DMS 44°28′11″ N, 70°28′01″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 1.5 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Worthley Pond | — | 1.5 mi |
| Knights Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 2 mi |
| Black Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2 mi |
| Poland Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2.6 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Worthley Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Speckled Mountain | Mount Zircon | — | 3 mi |
| Burgess Hill | Dixfield | — | 3 mi |
| Morrill Ledges | Dixfield | — | 3.2 mi |
| Benson Hill | Worthley Pond | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Worthley Pond Quadrangle
The Worthley Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Hedgehog Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Knights Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Poland Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Allen Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Worthley Pond | Reservoirs | Oxford County, ME | 3.4 mi |
| Benson Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Thomas Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing ENE out of Bethel for 16.5 miles (east-northeast) and you reach Hedgehog Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 28 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.470°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 16.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hedgehog Hill track the nearby Tumbledown Dick Mountain summit (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hedgehog Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumbledown Dick Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| The Pinnacle | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Knights Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Lakes | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hedgehog Hill located?
Hedgehog Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 16.5 miles east-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Worthley Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hedgehog Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 28 minutes, 16.5 miles east-northeast (bearing ENE) 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 567887 on the Worthley Pond 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: Q33139447.