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Hibbard Mountain — Summits 43.4 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 872036
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle, the summit known as Hibbard Mountain sits 43.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Hibbard Mountain as a summit on the Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872036. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hibbard Mountain sits at 43.93634° N, 71.37082° W (DMS 43°56′11″ N, 71°22′15″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hibbard Mountain itself. The ones closest to Hibbard Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Wonalancet | Mount Tripyramid | — | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Passaconaway | Mount Tripyramid | 4,043 ft | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Whiteface | Mount Tripyramid | 4,019 ft | 1.8 mi |
| West Spur Whiteface | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.5 mi |
| Potash Mountain | Mount Tripyramid | — | 3.3 mi |
| The Sleepers | Mount Tripyramid | 3,881 ft | 3.4 mi |
| South Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 3.9 mi |
| Middle Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4 mi |
| The Fool Killer | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4 mi |
| Mount Tripyramid | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Hibbard Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Whitin Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Kelly Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Spring Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Overhang | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Birch Intervale | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Mexico | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Paugus | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Katherine | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Hedgehog Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 43.4 miles (southwest) and you reach Hibbard Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 74 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.936°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hibbard Mountain track the nearby Mount Wonalancet summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hibbard Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Wonalancet | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| The Bowl | Basins | Grafton County, NH | 1 mi |
| Square Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Whitin Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Passaconaway | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hibbard Mountain located?
Hibbard Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.4 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hibbard Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.4 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hibbard Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hibbard Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872036 on the Mount Chocorua quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hibbard Mountain?
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: Q34922004.