Bald Mountain — Summits 48.0 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Tamworth Quadrangle · GNIS 865358
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Tamworth quadrangle, the summit known as Bald Mountain sits 48.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States (Geonames ID 5082941)”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bald Mountain as a summit on the Tamworth topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 865358. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 04/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bald Mountain sits at 43.80090° N, 71.26659° W (DMS 43°48′03″ N, 71°16′00″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bald Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bald Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Whittier | Tamworth | — | 0.7 mi |
| Bayle Mountain | Tamworth | — | 1.4 mi |
| Oak Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.1 mi |
| Little Larcom Mountain | Tamworth | — | 2.5 mi |
| Grant Peak | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.6 mi |
| Nickerson Mountains | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.7 mi |
| Larcom Mountain | Tamworth | — | 2.7 mi |
| Bean Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 2.9 mi |
| Heckel Hill | Tamworth | — | 3.1 mi |
| Thurley Mountain | Ossipee Lake | — | 3.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Tamworth Quadrangle
The Tamworth 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Bald Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Whittier | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Bayle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Lord Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Hobb Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Back Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Sanger Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| White Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Little Larcom Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Cold Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Larcom Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 48.0 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Bald Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 82 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.801°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.0 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bald Mountain track the nearby Mount Whittier summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bald Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Whittier | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Bayle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Lord Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Hobb Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Back Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bald Mountain located?
Bald Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.0 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Tamworth topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bald Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.0 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) 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 865358 on the Tamworth quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bald Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34808228.