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Devils Slide — Cliffs 33.8 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stark Quadrangle · GNIS 1916239
Catalogued on the USGS Stark quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Devils Slide — a cliff face — lies 33.8 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “state forest in Stark, New Hampshire”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1916239, Devils Slide is recorded as a cliff face on the USGS Stark quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 02/05/2015.
Coordinates & physical setting
Devils Slide sits at 44.60505° N, 71.41536° W (DMS 44°36′18″ N, 71°24′55″ W).
Features on the USGS Stark Quadrangle
The Stark 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 21 catalogued natural features alongside Devils Slide. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Dickey Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Rowells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Hickey Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Beach Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| McCordick Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| East Branch Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Mile Swamp | Swamps | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Moore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
Historical record
Devils Slide State Forest is a 290-acre (120 ha) state forest in Stark, New Hampshire. It is part of a contiguous area of more than 2,000 acres (810 ha) of protected lands that includes the Kauffmann Forest and Percy State Forest. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 58-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Devils Slide — 33.8 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.605°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Devils Slide track the nearby Mill Brook stream (0.3 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Devils Slide
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.3 mi |
| Dickey Hill | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Christine Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Rowells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Devils Slide located?
Devils Slide is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.8 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stark topographic quadrangle.
How far is Devils Slide from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.8 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Devils Slide?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Devils Slide as a cliff face, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1916239 on the Stark quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Devils Slide?
Accessible May through November in most years.
Wikidata: Q55316092.