Hedgehog Hill — Summits 46.2 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Bethlehem Quadrangle · GNIS 867446
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Bethlehem quadrangle, the summit known as Hedgehog Hill sits 46.2 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Hedgehog Hill as a summit on the Bethlehem topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 867446. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hedgehog Hill sits at 44.32621° N, 71.71737° W (DMS 44°19′34″ N, 71°43′03″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hedgehog Hill itself. The ones closest to Hedgehog Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mann Hill | Bethlehem | — | 2.3 mi |
| Parker Mountain | Littleton | — | 2.5 mi |
| Pine Hill | Littleton | — | 2.7 mi |
| Towns Mountain | Littleton | — | 3.3 mi |
| Farr Hill | Littleton | — | 3.4 mi |
| Russell Hill | Bethlehem | — | 3.5 mi |
| Mount Misery | Littleton | — | 3.6 mi |
| Eustis Hill | Littleton | — | 3.7 mi |
| Lewis Hill | Bethlehem | — | 4.5 mi |
| Mount Agassiz | Bethlehem | — | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethlehem Quadrangle
The Bethlehem 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Hedgehog Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Fowler Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Barrett Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mann Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Forest Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Miller Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Russell Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Howland Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing W out of Bethel for 46.2 miles (west) and you reach Hedgehog Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 79 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.326°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hedgehog Hill track the nearby Hatch Brook stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hedgehog Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatch Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Fowler Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Barrett Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hedgehog Hill located?
Hedgehog Hill is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.2 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethlehem topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hedgehog Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.2 miles west (bearing W) 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 867446 on the Bethlehem quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hedgehog Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34921407.