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Trident Pass — Gaps 17.3 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 872830
Catalogued on the USGS Berlin quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Trident Pass — a mountain gap — lies 17.3 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872830, Trident Pass is recorded as a mountain gap on the USGS Berlin quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 08/27/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Trident Pass sits at 44.44117° N, 71.13591° W (DMS 44°26′28″ N, 71°08′09″ W).
Other gaps in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 20 gaps catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Trident Pass itself. The ones closest to Trident Pass:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hunters Pass | Mount Crescent | 7.5 mi |
| Carlton Notch | Mount Crescent | 8.8 mi |
| Moriah George | Wild River | 9.8 mi |
| Zeta Pass | Carter Dome | 11.2 mi |
| Willard Notch | Jefferson | 12.4 mi |
| Edmands Col | Mount Washington | 12.5 mi |
| Carter Notch | Carter Dome | 12.7 mi |
| Perkins Notch | Jackson | 13.7 mi |
| Bunnell Notch | Jefferson | 14 mi |
| Pinkham Notch | Mount Washington | 14 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Trident Pass. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Carberry | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Cascade Brook Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Hayes | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Cascade Alpine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Cascade Mill Lagoons | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| J Brodie Smith Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Tinker Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 30-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Trident Pass — 17.3 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 44.441°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 17.3 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Trident Pass track the nearby Page Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Trident Pass
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Cascade Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Wocket Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Giant Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bald Cap | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Trident Pass located?
Trident Pass is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 17.3 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Trident Pass from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.3 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Trident Pass?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Trident Pass as a mountain gap, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872830 on the Berlin quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Trident 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.