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Cranmore Mountain — Summits 28.3 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway East Quadrangle · GNIS 871735
Catalogued on the USGS North Conway East quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Cranmore Mountain — a summit — lies 28.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871735, Cranmore Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS North Conway East quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Cranmore Mountain sits at 44.05770° N, 71.09263° W (DMS 44°03′28″ N, 71°05′33″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Cranmore Mountain itself. The ones closest to Cranmore Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaked Mountain | North Conway East | — | 0.9 mi |
| Green Hills | North Conway East | — | 1.3 mi |
| Black Cap | North Conway East | — | 1.3 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | North Conway East | — | 1.4 mi |
| Middle Mountain | North Conway East | — | 1.5 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | North Conway East | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Surprise | North Conway East | — | 2.4 mi |
| Birch Hill | North Conway West | — | 3.1 mi |
| Barlett Mountain | North Conway East | — | 3.2 mi |
| Kearsarge North | North Conway East | 3,268 ft | 3.3 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway East Quadrangle
The North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Cranmore Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Green Hills | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Black Cap | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Artist Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Pudding Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Mount Surprise | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Redstone Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 49-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Cranmore Mountain — 28.3 miles south-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.058°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 28.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Cranmore Mountain track the nearby Peaked Mountain summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Cranmore Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Green Hills | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Black Cap | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cranmore Mountain located?
Cranmore Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 28.3 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Cranmore Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 49 minutes, 28.3 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Cranmore Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Cranmore Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871735 on the North Conway East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Cranmore 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: Q34832250.