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Red Ridge — Ridges 32.9 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway West Quadrangle · GNIS 872556
32.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle, Red Ridge is a ridge recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Red Ridge in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a ridge in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872556). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Red Ridge sits at 44.03404° N, 71.20413° W (DMS 44°02′03″ N, 71°12′15″ W).
Other ridges in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 12 ridges catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Red Ridge itself. The ones closest to Red Ridge:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Sisters | Mount Chocorua | — | 6 mi |
| Farlow Ridge | Mount Chocorua | — | 6.6 mi |
| Rockhouse Mountain | Conway | — | 9.2 mi |
| Washington Hill | Silver Lake | — | 9.3 mi |
| Whitin Ridge | Mount Chocorua | — | 9.6 mi |
| Lyman Mountain | Conway | — | 11 mi |
| Robbins Ridge | Chatham | — | 11.5 mi |
| Jackman Ridge | Ossipee Lake | — | 13.4 mi |
| Black Mountain | Jackson | — | 13.5 mi |
| Foss Mountain | Conway | — | 13.7 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway West Quadrangle
The North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Red Ridge. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Moat Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| North Moat Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| South Moat Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Thompson Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Big Attitash Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Haystack | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| White Horse Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Little Attitash Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Deer Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Spruce Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 32.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Red Ridge. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 56 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.034°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 32.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Red Ridge track the nearby Middle Moat Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Red Ridge
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Moat Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| North Moat Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| South Moat Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Thompson Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Big Attitash Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Red Ridge located?
Red Ridge is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 32.9 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Red Ridge from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.9 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Red Ridge?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Red Ridge as a ridge, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872556 on the North Conway West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Red Ridge?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other ridges are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 11 other ridges in Carroll County, New Hampshire.