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Bald Mountain — Summits 33.8 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle · GNIS 865357
Catalogued on the USGS Percy Peaks quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Bald Mountain — a summit — lies 33.8 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States (Geonames ID 5082943)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865357, Bald Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Percy Peaks quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/26/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bald Mountain sits at 44.64392° N, 71.38763° W (DMS 44°38′38″ N, 71°23′15″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bald Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bald Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Head | Percy Peaks | — | 1.1 mi |
| Potters Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 2 mi |
| Dickey Hill | Stark | — | 2 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 2.3 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 2.5 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 2.7 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Percy Peaks | — | 2.7 mi |
| Mill Mountain | Stark | — | 3.3 mi |
| Beach Hill | Stark | — | 3.6 mi |
| Location Hill | West Milan | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle
The Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Bald Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Head | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Christine Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Potters Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Long Mountain Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Long Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| North Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 58-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bald Mountain — 33.8 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.644°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 33.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bald Mountain track the nearby Victor Head summit (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bald Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Head | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Christine Lake | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Rowells Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Pike Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Potters Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bald Mountain located?
Bald Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.8 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bald Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 58 minutes, 33.8 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bald Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bald Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865357 on the Percy Peaks quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bald Mountain?
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.
Wikidata: Q34808250.