Cave Mountain — Summits 40.6 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle · GNIS 866054
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Diamond Pond quadrangle, the summit known as Cave Mountain sits 40.6 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Cave Mountain as a summit on the Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 866054. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cave Mountain sits at 44.88385° N, 71.26663° W (DMS 44°53′02″ N, 71°16′00″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cave Mountain itself. The ones closest to Cave Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanguinary Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 0.7 mi |
| Abeniki Mountain | Diamond Pond | 2,694 ft | 2 mi |
| Rice Mountain | Errol | — | 2.5 mi |
| Keazer Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 2.7 mi |
| Van Dyck Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 3 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 3.5 mi |
| Tumble Dick Mountain | Diamond Pond | — | 3.6 mi |
| Dixville Peak | Dixville Notch | — | 4.2 mi |
| Black Bluff Hill | Diamond Pond | — | 4.2 mi |
| Crystal Mountain | Mount Pisgah | — | 4.6 mi |
Features on the USGS Diamond Pond Quadrangle
The Diamond Pond 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 37 catalogued natural features alongside Cave Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanguinary Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mud Pond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Abeniki Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mud Pond | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Sugar Hill Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Moose Pond (historical) | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Nathan Pond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Nathan Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Keazer Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NW out of Bethel for 40.6 miles (northwest) and you reach Cave Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 70 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.884°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 40.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cave Mountain track the nearby Sanguinary Mountain summit (0.7 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cave Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanguinary Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mud Pond Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Round Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Lake Abeniki | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cave Mountain located?
Cave Mountain is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 40.6 miles northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Diamond Pond topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cave Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 70 minutes, 40.6 miles northwest (bearing NW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cave Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cave Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 866054 on the Diamond Pond quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cave 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: Q34827894.