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Bald Mountain — Summits 39.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle · GNIS 871436
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Chocorua quadrangle, the summit known as Bald Mountain sits 39.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bald Mountain as a summit on the Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 871436. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bald Mountain sits at 43.93673° N, 71.25257° W (DMS 43°56′12″ N, 71°15′09″ 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 Chocorua | Mount Chocorua | 3,481 ft | 1.6 mi |
| Blue Mountain | Mount Chocorua | — | 2.7 mi |
| Roundtop | Silver Lake | — | 2.9 mi |
| Salter Hill | Silver Lake | — | 3 mi |
| McDaniel Hill | Mount Chocorua | — | 3.5 mi |
| Pine Hill | Silver Lake | — | 3.7 mi |
| Crothers Hill | Silver Lake | — | 3.8 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Silver Lake | — | 3.9 mi |
| Mount Mexico | Mount Chocorua | — | 3.9 mi |
| Mount Paugus | Mount Chocorua | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Chocorua Quadrangle
The Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 39 catalogued natural features alongside Bald Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weetamoo Rock | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Farlow Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Mount Chocorua | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Carter Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Three Sisters | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| James Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Claybank Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Whitin Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Blue Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Durrell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 39.7 miles (southwest) and you reach Bald Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 68 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (43.937°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 39.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bald Mountain track the nearby Bragdon Ledge bench terrace (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bald Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bragdon Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Weetamoo Rock | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Nickerson Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Farlow Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Lonely Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bald Mountain located?
Bald Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 39.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Chocorua topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bald Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 68 minutes, 39.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) 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 871436 on the Mount Chocorua 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: Q34808235.