Wikimedia Commons contributors (CC-BY-SA)
Little Haystack Mountain — Summits 46.1 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 872189
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Franconia quadrangle, the summit known as Little Haystack Mountain sits 46.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Little Haystack Mountain as a summit on the Franconia topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872189. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Little Haystack Mountain sits at 44.14100° N, 71.64483° W (DMS 44°08′28″ N, 71°38′41″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Little Haystack Mountain itself. The ones closest to Little Haystack Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lincoln | Franconia | — | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Lafayette | Franconia | — | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Liberty | Lincoln | 4,459 ft | 1.7 mi |
| Owls Head | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Flume | Lincoln | 4,328 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Cannon Mountain | Franconia | 4,081 ft | 2.9 mi |
| The Cannon Balls | Franconia | — | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Garfield | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.6 mi |
| Big Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 3.9 mi |
| Whaleback Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Little Haystack Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lincoln | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Franconia Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Lafayette | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Eagles Lakes | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Garfield Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Franconia Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Walker Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Dry Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Profile Lake | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Eagle Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Historical record
Little Haystack Mountain is a peak on the Franconia Range of the White Mountains located in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. It is flanked to the north by Mount Lincoln and to the southwest by Mount Liberty. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 46.1 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Little Haystack Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 79 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.141°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Little Haystack Mountain track the nearby Mount Lincoln summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Little Haystack Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Lincoln | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Franconia Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Lafayette | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Eagles Lakes | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Liberty | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Haystack Mountain located?
Little Haystack Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Little Haystack Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Little Haystack Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Little Haystack Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872189 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Little Haystack 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: Q6650282.