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Hermit Falls — Waterfalls 15.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Wild River Quadrangle · GNIS 872034
15.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle, Hermit Falls is a waterfall recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Hermit Falls in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a waterfall in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872034). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hermit Falls sits at 44.27868° N, 71.03868° W (DMS 44°16′43″ N, 71°02′19″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 0.00000° N, 0.00000° W — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Features on the USGS Wild River Quadrangle
The Wild River 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 34 catalogued natural features alongside Hermit Falls. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Basin | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Ragged Jacket | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Basin Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Meader | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Birch Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Walker Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Basin Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| South Branch Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mad River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mad River Falls | Waterfalls | Oxford County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 15.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Hermit Falls. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 26 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry. At this latitude (44.279°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 15.1 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hermit Falls track the nearby The Basin (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hermit Falls
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Basin | Basins | Carroll County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Ragged Jacket | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Basin Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Meader | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Birch Knoll | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hermit Falls located?
Hermit Falls is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 15.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Wild River topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hermit Falls from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 26 minutes, 15.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hermit Falls?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hermit Falls as a waterfall, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872034 on the Wild River quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hermit Falls?
Peak flow runs mid-April through June after snowmelt; late summer can be thin or dry.