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Bear Notch — Gaps 36.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Bartlett Quadrangle · GNIS 871466
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Bartlett quadrangle, the mountain gap known as Bear Notch sits 36.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bear Notch as a mountain gap on the Bartlett topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 871466. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/05/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bear Notch sits at 44.04340° N, 71.31480° W (DMS 44°02′36″ N, 71°18′53″ W).
Features on the USGS Bartlett Quadrangle
The Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Bear Notch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Haystack | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Louisville Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Tremont | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Owls Cliff | Cliffs | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| McKiels Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Albany Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Table Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 36.1 miles (southwest) and you reach Bear Notch; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 62 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. At this latitude (44.043°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bear Notch track the nearby Bartlett Haystack summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bear Notch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartlett Haystack | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Bear Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Louisville Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Tremont | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bear Notch located?
Bear Notch is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bear Notch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.1 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bear Notch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bear Notch as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871466 on the Bartlett quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bear Notch?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
Wikidata: Q34821274.