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Adams Five — Summits 26.2 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle · GNIS 871378
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Adams Five — a summit — lies 26.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871378, Adams Five is recorded as a summit on the USGS Mount Washington quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Adams Five sits at 44.31664° N, 71.30453° W (DMS 44°19′00″ N, 71°18′16″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Adams Five itself. The ones closest to Adams Five:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sam Adams | Mount Washington | — | 0.4 mi |
| Mount Abigail Adams | Mount Washington | — | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Adams | Mount Washington | — | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Quincy Adams | Mount Washington | — | 1 mi |
| Mount Jefferson | Mount Washington | — | 1 mi |
| Mount Madison | Mount Washington | — | 1.6 mi |
| Washburn Point | Mount Washington | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Bowman | Mount Washington | — | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Clay | Mount Washington | — | 2.2 mi |
| Agiocochook Crag | Mount Washington | — | 2.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Washington Quadrangle
The Mount Washington 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 68 catalogued natural features alongside Adams Five. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Sam Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Edmands Col | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Abigail Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Castellated Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Quincy Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Durand Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Mount Jefferson | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 45-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Adams Five — 26.2 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.317°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 26.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Adams Five track the nearby Israel Ridge (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Adams Five
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Mount Sam Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Nowell Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Edmands Col | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Abigail Adams | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Adams Five located?
Adams Five is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.2 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Washington topographic quadrangle.
How far is Adams Five from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 45 minutes, 26.2 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Adams Five?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Adams Five as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871378 on the Mount Washington quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Adams Five?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.