Sugar Hill — Summits 44.1 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 870260
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle, the summit known as Sugar Hill sits 44.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America; geonames ID = 5093306”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Sugar Hill as a summit on the Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 870260. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/11/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Sugar Hill sits at 44.92430° N, 71.30872° W (DMS 44°55′27″ N, 71°18′31″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Sugar Hill itself. The ones closest to Sugar Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 0.7 mi |
| Van Dyck Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 1 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 1.4 mi |
| Keazer Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 2.1 mi |
| Paul Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 2.2 mi |
| Holden Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 2.6 mi |
| Harvey Swell | Diamond Pond | — | 2.8 mi |
| Sanguinary Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Abeniki Mountain | Diamond Pond | 2,694 ft | 3.3 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Sugar Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Van Dyck Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Nathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mud Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Little Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Diamond Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Nathan Pond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Keyser Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 44.1 miles (northwest) and you reach Sugar Hill; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 76 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.924°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 44.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Sugar Hill track the nearby Tumble Dick Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Sugar Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Van Dyck Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Nathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sugar Hill located?
Sugar Hill is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 44.1 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Sugar Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 76 minutes, 44.1 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Sugar Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Sugar Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870260 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Sugar Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34932574.