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Mount Willey — Summits 34.8 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle · GNIS 872952
At 4,255 feet of elevation, Mount Willey rises above Grafton County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle — about 34.8 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 Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mount Willey in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872952). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Willey sits at 44.18353° N, 71.42074° W (DMS 44°11′01″ N, 71°25′15″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 4,255 ft / 1,297 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 Willey itself. The ones closest to Mount Willey:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Field | Crawford Notch | 4,327 ft | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Avalon | Crawford Notch | 3,442 ft | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Tom | Crawford Notch | 4,051 ft | 2.2 mi |
| Whitewall Mount | Crawford Notch | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Echo | Crawford Notch | — | 3.6 mi |
| Mount Stickney | Crawford Notch | — | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Bemis | Crawford Notch | — | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Nancy | Mount Carrigain | 3,926 ft | 4.3 mi |
| Mount Rosebrook | Crawford Notch | — | 4.8 mi |
| Mount Anderson | Mount Carrigain | — | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Crawford Notch Quadrangle
The Crawford Notch 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 41 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Willey. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Field | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Willard | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Kedron Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Avalon | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Silver Cascade | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Webster | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Flume Cascade | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Avalanche Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Mount Willey is #5 of 17 summits with recorded elevation in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Mount Willey ranks #764 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 40%).
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Willey.
Mount Willey is a mountain located in Grafton County, New Hampshire. The mountain is named after Samuel Willey, Jr. (1766–1826) and his family, who in 1825 moved into a house in Crawford Notch. The family was killed a year later in August 1826 during a landslide. Read the full Wikipedia entry →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 34.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Mount Willey. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 60 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 (44.184°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 34.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Willey track the nearby Ethan Pond lake (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Willey
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Field | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Willey Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Mount Willard | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Kedron Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Willey located?
Mount Willey is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 34.8 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Crawford Notch topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Willey from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 60 minutes, 34.8 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Willey?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Willey as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872952 on the Crawford Notch quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Willey?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Mount Willey?
Mount Willey rises to 4,255 feet (1,297 metres) above sea level.
What other names has Mount Willey been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Willey.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q6924600.