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Hedgehog Hill — Summits 29.3 Miles NE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Weld Quadrangle · GNIS 567893
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Weld quadrangle, the summit known as Hedgehog Hill sits 29.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Franklin County, Maine, United States of America (GNIS ID = 567893)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Hedgehog Hill as a summit on the Weld topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 567893. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/06/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hedgehog Hill sits at 44.71796° N, 70.38901° W (DMS 44°43′05″ N, 70°23′20″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hedgehog Hill itself. The ones closest to Hedgehog Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Hill | Weld | — | 1.1 mi |
| Holt Hill | Weld | — | 1.7 mi |
| Houghton Ledges | Weld | — | 1.8 mi |
| Little Blue | Mount Blue | — | 1.8 mi |
| Chandler Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Blue | Mount Blue | — | 2.4 mi |
| York Hill | Mount Blue | — | 2.8 mi |
| Phillips Mountain | Phillips | — | 3.4 mi |
| Pope Mountain | Madrid | — | 3.5 mi |
| Lakin Hill | Weld | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Weld Quadrangle
The Weld 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Hedgehog Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fran Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Holt Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Houghton Ledges | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Parlin Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Keyes Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Yeaton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.7 mi |
| Houghton Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Bowley Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 3.1 mi |
| Webb Lake | Lakes | Franklin County, ME | 3.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NE out of Bethel for 29.3 miles (northeast) and you reach Hedgehog Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 50 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.718°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hedgehog Hill track the nearby Fran Brook stream (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hedgehog Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fran Brook | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 0.4 mi |
| Center Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Holt Hill | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Houghton Ledges | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Little Blue | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hedgehog Hill located?
Hedgehog Hill is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 29.3 miles northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Weld topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hedgehog Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.3 miles northeast (bearing NE) 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 567893 on the Weld quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hedgehog Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33139429.