Hedgehog Hill — Summits 39.7 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 872030
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Silver Lake quadrangle, the summit known as Hedgehog Hill sits 39.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Hedgehog Hill as a summit on the Silver Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872030. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hedgehog Hill sits at 43.90207° N, 71.17805° W (DMS 43°54′07″ N, 71°10′41″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hedgehog Hill itself. The ones closest to Hedgehog Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crothers Hill | Silver Lake | — | 0.9 mi |
| Pine Hill | Silver Lake | — | 1.4 mi |
| Deer Hill | Silver Lake | — | 1.7 mi |
| Salter Hill | Silver Lake | — | 2.3 mi |
| Ryan Hill | Ossipee Lake | — | 3.4 mi |
| Page Hill | Ossipee Lake | — | 3.6 mi |
| Oak Hill | Silver Lake | — | 3.6 mi |
| Goe Hill | Freedom | — | 3.8 mi |
| Stacy Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 4.1 mi |
| Birch Hill | Silver Lake | — | 4.3 mi |
Features on the USGS Silver Lake Quadrangle
The Silver Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 63 catalogued natural features alongside Hedgehog Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Blue Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mack Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Drew Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Salter Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Crothers Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Ham Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Forrest Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Deer River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 39.7 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Hedgehog Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 68 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.902°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hedgehog Hill track the nearby Cranberry Bog lake (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hedgehog Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranberry Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Blue Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Tyler Bog | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mack Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Drew Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hedgehog Hill located?
Hedgehog Hill is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.7 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Silver Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hedgehog Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.7 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) 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 872030 on the Silver Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hedgehog Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34921356.