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Hedgehog Mountain — Summits 41.3 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 872031
41.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle, Hedgehog Mountain is a summit recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hedgehog Mountain in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872031). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hedgehog Mountain sits at 43.97458° N, 71.36714° W (DMS 43°58′29″ N, 71°22′02″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hedgehog Mountain itself. The ones closest to Hedgehog Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Paugus | Mount Chocorua | — | 2.5 mi |
| Birch Hill | Bartlett | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Mexico | Mount Chocorua | — | 4 mi |
| Mount Chocorua | Mount Chocorua | 3,481 ft | 4.9 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Bartlett | — | 5 mi |
| Mount Katherine | Mount Chocorua | — | 5.2 mi |
| Mount Tremont | Bartlett | — | 5.5 mi |
| Blue Mountain | Mount Chocorua | — | 5.7 mi |
| Bartlett Haystack | Bartlett | — | 5.7 mi |
| Flat Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 6.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Hedgehog Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Downes Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| White Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Oliveran Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Overhang | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Mount Paugus | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Hibbard Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Douglas Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Whitin Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Currier Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 41.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Hedgehog Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 71 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.975°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 41.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hedgehog Mountain track the nearby Potash Mountain summit (1.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hedgehog Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potash Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Square Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Passaconaway | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Downes Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| White Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hedgehog Mountain located?
Hedgehog Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hedgehog Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 71 minutes, 41.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hedgehog Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hedgehog Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872031 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hedgehog Mountain?
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.