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Castle Mountain — Summits 41.9 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 866033
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as Castle Mountain sits 41.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Castle Mountain as a summit on the Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866033. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/11/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Castle Mountain sits at 44.75966° N, 71.47978° W (DMS 44°45′35″ N, 71°28′47″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Castle Mountain itself. The ones closest to Castle Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notch Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 0.5 mi |
| West Peak | Bunnell Mountain | — | 0.9 mi |
| Fitch Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 1.2 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Percy Peaks | — | 1.2 mi |
| Gore Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 1.2 mi |
| Ledge Mountain | Tinkerville | — | 1.5 mi |
| Bunnell Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Tinkerville | — | 3 mi |
| Goback Mountain | Stratford | — | 3.5 mi |
| Savage Mountain | Stratford | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle
The Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Castle Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Fitch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Gore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Gore Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Bunnell Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Number Three Brook (historical) | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Johnson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Nash Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 41.9 miles (northwest) and you reach Castle Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 72 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.760°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 41.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Castle Mountain track the nearby Notch Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Castle Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Fitch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Gore Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Castle Mountain located?
Castle Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 41.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Castle Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 72 minutes, 41.9 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Castle Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Castle Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866033 on the Bunnell Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Castle 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.