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Skid Hill — Summits 30.1 Miles SSE of Chapman Inn
Cumberland County, Maine · USGS North Sebago Quadrangle · GNIS 1913056
Catalogued on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine, Skid Hill — a summit — lies 30.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913056, Skid Hill is recorded as a summit on the USGS North Sebago quadrangle in Cumberland County, Maine (FIPS 23/005). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/16/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Skid Hill sits at 43.98031° N, 70.65242° W (DMS 43°58′49″ N, 70°39′09″ W).
Other summits in Cumberland County, Maine
Cumberland County, ME contains 108 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Skid Hill itself. The ones closest to Skid Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perley Hill | North Sebago | — | 0.6 mi |
| Byrons Hill | North Sebago | — | 1.6 mi |
| Mosher Mountain | North Sebago | — | 2.1 mi |
| Ministers Hill | North Sebago | — | 2.7 mi |
| Choate Hill | Bridgton | — | 2.8 mi |
| Packard Hill | Bridgton | — | 3 mi |
| Bald Pate Mountain | North Sebago | — | 3 mi |
| Dearborn Hill | Bridgton | — | 3.2 mi |
| Randall Hill | Casco | — | 3.3 mi |
| Fitch Hill | North Sebago | — | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS North Sebago Quadrangle
The North Sebago 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 59 catalogued natural features alongside Skid Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perley Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Perley Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mast Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Tingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
| Stimpsons Point | Capes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.2 mi |
| Holt Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 1.3 mi |
| Gristmill Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Byrons Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Foster Pond | Lakes | Cumberland County, ME | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 52-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Skid Hill — 30.1 miles south-southeast as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSE.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.980°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Skid Hill track the nearby Perley Meadow swamp (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Skid Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perley Meadow | Swamps | Cumberland County, ME | 0.5 mi |
| Perley Hill | Summits | Cumberland County, ME | 0.6 mi |
| Mast Cove | Bays | Cumberland County, ME | 0.9 mi |
| Tingley Brook | Streams | Cumberland County, ME | 1 mi |
| Pine Island | Islands | Cumberland County, ME | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Skid Hill located?
Skid Hill is in Cumberland County, Maine, approximately 30.1 miles south-southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Sebago topographic quadrangle.
How far is Skid Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 52 minutes, 30.1 miles south-southeast (bearing SSE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Skid Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Skid Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1913056 on the North Sebago quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Skid Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Cumberland County, Maine?
GNIS lists 107 other summits in Cumberland County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33147934.