Hanscom Hill
About
Hanscom Hill is a summit in southern Maine, about 3 miles from the town of North Berwick. The Checkerberry Trail starts just a tenth of a mile away, making it the closest hiking route to pair with a visit. For the most comfortable conditions, aim for late summer into early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Cape Neddick show September highs around 71°F with lows near 51°F and the fewest wet days of the year, while July and August run warmer, with highs near 79°F. Beyond the Checkerberry Trail, Kenyon Hill Preserve lies about a mile away and offers climbing. Patti's Way, another hike, is just over a mile out, and Huttopia Southern Maine provides camping roughly 10 miles away.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
237 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Hanscom Hill
Maine
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 66–79°F and lows of 44–61°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Cape Neddick, ME weather station, 4 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan32° high14° low
- Feb35° high16° low
- Mar42° high24° low
- Apr56° high34° low
- May66° high44° low
- Jun74° high54° low
- Jul79° high61° low
- Aug79° high59° low
- Sep71° high51° low
- Oct59° high40° low
- Nov48° high31° low
- Dec38° high21° low
Nearby
- Checkerberry TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Kenyon Hill PreserveRock climbing1 mi
- Amigos TraverseRock climbing1.1 mi
- Two and a Half BouldermenRock climbing1.1 mi
- Whale Boulder, TheRock climbing1.1 mi
- Patti’s WayHiking1.1 mi
- Blue Square TrailHiking1.2 mi
- Huttopia Southern MaineCamping9.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
