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Alpine Gardens — Other Natural Features 26.6 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 2651590
Covering about 100.00 square kilometres of Coos County, New Hampshire, Alpine Gardens appears on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle, some 26.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “Protected area within White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2651590, Alpine Gardens is recorded as a natural feature on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Catalogued in GNIS since 12/01/2010.
Coordinates & physical setting
Alpine Gardens sits at 44.27071° N, 71.29294° W (DMS 44°16′15″ N, 71°17′35″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Surface area 100.000 km2 / 24,710.5 acres
Other other natural features in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 6 other natural features catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Alpine Gardens itself. The ones closest to Alpine Gardens:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bigelow Lawn | Mount Washington | 0.9 mi |
| Giant Stairs | Stairs Mountain | 8.2 mi |
| Thirteen Mile Woods | Teakettle Ridge | 30.4 mi |
| The Flume | Dixville Notch | 40.7 mi |
| Monahans Bathtub | Wilsons Mills | 46.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Alpine Gardens. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Head | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Ball Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Presidential Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Washington | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| White Mountains | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Agiocochook Crag | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Nelson Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Hermit Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Bigelow Lawn | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Alpine Gardens — 26.6 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover. Being this far north (lat 44.271°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Alpine Gardens track the nearby Lion Head rock pillar (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Alpine Gardens
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Head | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Chandler Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Ball Crag | Pillars | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Presidential Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Mount Washington | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alpine Gardens located?
Alpine Gardens is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.6 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Alpine Gardens from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.6 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Alpine Gardens?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Alpine Gardens as a natural feature, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 2651590 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Alpine Gardens?
Generally accessible May through October; winter access depends on snow cover.
How large is Alpine Gardens by surface area?
Wikidata records a surface area of 100.000 km² (24,710.5 acres) for Alpine Gardens.
How many other other natural features are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 5 other other natural features in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q117535515.