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Bunnell Mountain — Summits 43.2 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 865675
Catalogued on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Bunnell Mountain — a summit — lies 43.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865675, Bunnell Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/11/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bunnell Mountain sits at 44.79126° N, 71.47872° W (DMS 44°47′29″ N, 71°28′43″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bunnell Mountain itself. The ones closest to Bunnell Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gore Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 1.4 mi |
| Notch Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Tinkerville | — | 2.1 mi |
| Castle Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
| Fitch Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| West Peak | Bunnell Mountain | — | 2.7 mi |
| Ledge Mountain | Tinkerville | — | 3.1 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Percy Peaks | — | 3.3 mi |
| Jordan Hill | Tinkerville | — | 4.2 mi |
| Marshall Hill | Bunnell Mountain | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle
The Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Bunnell Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Gore Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cleveland Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Notch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Castle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Fitch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Uran Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 2003 for this name.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 74-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Bunnell Mountain — 43.2 miles northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.791°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 43.2 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bunnell Mountain track the nearby Gore Mountain summit (1.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bunnell Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Gore Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Cleveland Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Notch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bunnell Mountain located?
Bunnell Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.2 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bunnell Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 74 minutes, 43.2 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bunnell Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bunnell Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 865675 on the Bunnell Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bunnell 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: Q34825660.