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Hedgehog Hill — Summits 15.3 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 567890
Within Oxford County, Maine, on the USGS Old Speck Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as Hedgehog Hill sits 15.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America; geonames ID = 4966898”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Oxford County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Hedgehog Hill as a summit on the Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/017), under Feature ID 567890. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hedgehog Hill sits at 44.60138° N, 70.92986° W (DMS 44°36′05″ N, 70°55′47″ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sable Hill | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.1 mi |
| West Peak | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.4 mi |
| Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 1.9 mi |
| Little Baldpate Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Hittie | Old Speck Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Old Speck Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | 4,170 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Surplus Mountain | B Pond | — | 2.4 mi |
| Deer Hill | B Pond | — | 2.9 mi |
| Slide Mountain | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mahoosuc Arm | Old Speck Mountain | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Old Speck Mountain Quadrangle
The Old Speck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Hedgehog Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sable Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Moose Cave Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Baldpate Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Hemenway Ridge | Ridges | Oxford County, ME | 2 mi |
| Little Baldpate Mountain | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Screw Auger Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNW out of Bethel for 15.3 miles (north-northwest) and you reach Hedgehog Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 26 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.601°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hedgehog Hill track the nearby Grafton Notch mountain gap (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hedgehog Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Notch | Gaps | Oxford County, ME | 1 mi |
| Sable Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Moose Cave Gorge | Valleys | Oxford County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.4 mi |
| Mother Walker Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hedgehog Hill located?
Hedgehog Hill is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 15.3 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Old Speck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hedgehog Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 15.3 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) 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 567890 on the Old Speck Mountain 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: Q33139451.