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Priest Hill — Summits 44.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Franconia Quadrangle · GNIS 872525
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Franconia quadrangle, the summit known as Priest Hill sits 44.5 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 Priest Hill as a summit on the Franconia topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872525. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/13/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Priest Hill sits at 44.22823° N, 71.65401° W (DMS 44°13′42″ N, 71°39′14″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Priest Hill itself. The ones closest to Priest Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbot Hill | Franconia | 1,729 ft | 0.9 mi |
| Scarface Mountain | Franconia | — | 1.7 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 1.9 mi |
| Big Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 2.2 mi |
| Cleveland Mountain | Bethlehem | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Agassiz | Bethlehem | — | 2.8 mi |
| Flat Top Mountain | South Twin Mountain | — | 3 mi |
| Lewis Hill | Bethlehem | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Garfield | South Twin Mountain | — | 3.6 mi |
| Garnet Mountain | Bethlehem | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Franconia Quadrangle
The Franconia 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Priest Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbot Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| North Branch Gale River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| South Branch Gale River | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Scarface Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Burnt Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 44.5 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Priest Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 76 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.228°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 44.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Priest Hill track the nearby Abbot Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Priest Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbot Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Scarface Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Thompson Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Beaver Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bethlehem Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Priest Hill located?
Priest Hill is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Franconia topographic quadrangle.
How far is Priest Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Priest Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Priest Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872525 on the Franconia quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Priest Hill?
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: Q34899023.