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Mount Hale — Summits 37.9 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 871992
At 4,049 feet of elevation, Mount Hale rises above Grafton County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle — about 37.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS South Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mount Hale in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 871992). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Hale sits at 44.22172° N, 71.51202° W (DMS 44°13′18″ N, 71°30′43″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 4,049 ft / 1,234 m — a serious high-elevation objective.
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Hale itself. The ones closest to Mount Hale:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Sugarloaf | South Twin Mountain | — | 1.1 mi |
| Middle Sugarloaf | Twin Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Oscar | Mount Dartmouth | — | 2.5 mi |
| North Sugarloaf | Twin Mountain | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Rosebrook | Crawford Notch | — | 2.5 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Stickney | Crawford Notch | — | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Echo | Crawford Notch | — | 3 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
| South Twin Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS South Twin Mountain Quadrangle
The South Twin Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 22 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Hale. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| North Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Zeacliff Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Twin Mountain Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Zealand Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| South Twin Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Guyot | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Galehead Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4.8 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Mount Hale is #9 of 17 summits with recorded elevation in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Mount Hale ranks #883 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 31%).
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Hale.
Mount Hale is a mountain located in Grafton County, New Hampshire. The mountain is named after Reverend Edward Everett Hale (1822–1909), and is part of the Twin Range of the White Mountains. The western and eastern sides of Mount Hale are drained by the Little River and Zealand River respectively, and thence into the Ammonoosuc River, Connecticut River, and into Long Island Sound in Connecticut. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 37.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Mount Hale. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 65 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. At this latitude (44.222°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 37.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Hale track the nearby South Sugarloaf summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Hale
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Sugarloaf | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Havie Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Tom Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Hale Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Field Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Hale located?
Mount Hale is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 37.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS South Twin Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Hale from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 65 minutes, 37.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Hale?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Hale as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871992 on the South Twin Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Hale?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Mount Hale?
Mount Hale rises to 4,049 feet (1,234 metres) above sea level.
What other names has Mount Hale been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Hale.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q6921032.