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Hunters Pass — Gaps 24.5 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle · GNIS 867682
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Crescent quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Hunters Pass — a mountain gap — lies 24.5 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867682, Hunters Pass is recorded as a mountain gap on the USGS Mount Crescent quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Hunters Pass sits at 44.41950° N, 71.28480° W (DMS 44°25′10″ N, 71°17′05″ W).
Other gaps in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 20 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hunters Pass itself. The ones closest to Hunters Pass:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carlton Notch | Mount Crescent | 1.7 mi |
| Willard Notch | Jefferson | 6.1 mi |
| Trident Pass | Berlin | 7.5 mi |
| Edmands Col | Mount Washington | 7.6 mi |
| Bunnell Notch | Jefferson | 8 mi |
| Jefferson Notch | Mount Washington | 9.1 mi |
| Zeta Pass | Carter Dome | 11 mi |
| Pinkham Notch | Mount Washington | 11.3 mi |
| Carter Notch | Carter Dome | 11.8 mi |
| Moriah George | Wild River | 12.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle
The Mount Crescent 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Hunters Pass. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Gulch | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Peboamauk Fall | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Crescent | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Crescent Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Black Crescent Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Carlton Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Randolph | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Pond of Safety | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Lookout Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 42-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hunters Pass — 24.5 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 44.420°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 24.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Hunters Pass track the nearby Ice Gulch valley (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hunters Pass
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Gulch | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Peboamauk Fall | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Crescent | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Crescent Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Black Crescent Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hunters Pass located?
Hunters Pass is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 24.5 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hunters Pass from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 42 minutes, 24.5 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hunters Pass?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hunters Pass as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867682 on the Mount Crescent quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hunters Pass?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How many other gaps are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 19 other gaps in Coos County, New Hampshire.