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Mount Hayes — Summits 18.3 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 872023
Catalogued on the USGS Berlin quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Mount Hayes — a summit — lies 18.3 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872023, Mount Hayes is recorded as a summit on the USGS Berlin quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/16/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Hayes sits at 44.41590° N, 71.15977° W (DMS 44°24′57″ N, 71°09′35″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Hayes itself. The ones closest to Mount Hayes:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadmine Ledge | Berlin | — | 1.2 mi |
| Point Lookout | Berlin | — | 1.3 mi |
| Cascade Mountain | Berlin | — | 1.3 mi |
| Stevens Point | Berlin | — | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Evans | Shelburne | — | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Carberry | Berlin | — | 3 mi |
| Wocket Ledge | Shelburne | — | 3.1 mi |
| Bald Cap Peak | Shelburne | — | 3.4 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Shelburne | — | 3.4 mi |
| First Mountain | Shelburne | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Hayes. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadmine Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Point Lookout | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cascade Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Stevens Point | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Peabody River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Buck Island | Islands | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Moose River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Hayes.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 31-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Hayes — 18.3 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.416°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 18.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mount Hayes track the nearby Leadmine Ledge summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Hayes
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadmine Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Point Lookout | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cascade Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Mascot Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Stevens Point | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Hayes located?
Mount Hayes is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 18.3 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Hayes from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 31 minutes, 18.3 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Hayes?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Hayes as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872023 on the Berlin quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Hayes?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Hayes been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Hayes.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34881508.