Rumney Hill — Summits 47.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Quadrangle · GNIS 869642
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Ossipee quadrangle, the summit known as Rumney Hill sits 47.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Rumney Hill as a summit on the Ossipee topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 869642. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Rumney Hill sits at 43.73210° N, 71.01769° W (DMS 43°43′56″ N, 71°01′04″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Rumney Hill itself. The ones closest to Rumney Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colcord Hill | West Newfield | — | 1 mi |
| Green Mountain | Freedom | — | 2.6 mi |
| Hanson Top | Freedom | — | 2.8 mi |
| Woods Mountain | Freedom | — | 2.9 mi |
| Davis Top | Freedom | — | 3.4 mi |
| Welch Top | Freedom | — | 3.4 mi |
| Milliken Hill | Ossipee | — | 5.3 mi |
| Prospect Mountain | Freedom | — | 6 mi |
| Watson Hill | Freedom | — | 7.2 mi |
| Durgin Hill | Freedom | — | 7.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Quadrangle
The Ossipee 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside Rumney Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchins Pond | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Wilkinson Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Red Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Peavey Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 4.9 mi |
| Milliken Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 5.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 47.9 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Rumney Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 82 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.732°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Rumney Hill track the nearby Colcord Hill summit (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Rumney Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colcord Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Salmon Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Hobbs Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Emerson Brook | Streams | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Green Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rumney Hill located?
Rumney Hill is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee topographic quadrangle.
How far is Rumney Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 47.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Rumney Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Rumney Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 869642 on the Ossipee quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Rumney Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34902395.