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Bear Mountain — Summits 36.3 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Bartlett Quadrangle · GNIS 871463
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Bartlett quadrangle, the summit known as Bear Mountain sits 36.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain located in Bartlett, New Hampshire, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bear Mountain as a summit on the Bartlett topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 871463. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bear Mountain sits at 44.03008° N, 71.30180° W (DMS 44°01′48″ N, 71°18′06″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bear Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bear Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Table Mountain | Bartlett | — | 2 mi |
| Bartlett Haystack | Bartlett | — | 2 mi |
| Spruce Hill | North Conway West | — | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Tremont | Bartlett | — | 3.2 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Bartlett | — | 3.2 mi |
| Birch Hill | Bartlett | — | 3.2 mi |
| Big Attitash Mountain | North Conway West | — | 3.7 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Bartlett | — | 4.4 mi |
| North Moat Mountain | North Conway West | 3,196 ft | 4.4 mi |
| Blue Mountain | Mount Chocorua | — | 4.4 mi |
Features on the USGS Bartlett Quadrangle
The Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Bear Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Notch | Gaps | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Cilley Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Rocky Gorge | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Table Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Bartlett Haystack | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Falls Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Louisville Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Haskell Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Albany Intervale | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Rob Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Historical record
Bear Mountain is a 3,219-foot (981 m) mountain located in Bartlett, New Hampshire, USA. Bear Mountain is flanked to the northwest, across Bear Notch, by Bartlett Haystack. To the east is Table Mountain, followed by Big Attitash Mountain. The north side of Bear Mountain drains via Louisville Brook and Albany Brook to the Saco River in Bartlett. The southern slopes of the mountain drain to the Swift River, on the southwest via Douglas Brook and on the southeast via Cilley Brook, which joins the Swift River at Rocky Gorge. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 36.3 miles (southwest) and you reach Bear Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 62 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.030°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bear Mountain track the nearby Bear Notch mountain gap (1.1 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bear Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Notch | Gaps | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Cilley Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Rocky Gorge | Valleys | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Table Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Bartlett Haystack | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bear Mountain located?
Bear Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bear Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 62 minutes, 36.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bear Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bear Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871463 on the Bartlett quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bear 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: Q4876501.