Garnet Mountain — Summits 47.1 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Bethlehem Quadrangle · GNIS 867025
Catalogued on the USGS Bethlehem quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire, Garnet Mountain — a summit — lies 47.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867025, Garnet Mountain is recorded as a summit on the USGS Bethlehem quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Garnet Mountain sits at 44.25356° N, 71.71742° W (DMS 44°15′13″ N, 71°43′03″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Garnet Mountain itself. The ones closest to Garnet Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrag Hill | Franconia | — | 0.9 mi |
| Lewis Hill | Bethlehem | — | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Agassiz | Bethlehem | — | 2.2 mi |
| Cleveland Mountain | Bethlehem | — | 2.3 mi |
| Abbot Hill | Franconia | 1,729 ft | 3.5 mi |
| Priest Hill | Franconia | — | 3.6 mi |
| Bickford Mountain | Franconia | — | 4.1 mi |
| Eustis Hill | Littleton | — | 4.1 mi |
| Scarface Mountain | Franconia | — | 4.4 mi |
| Pine Hill | Littleton | — | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Bethlehem Quadrangle
The Bethlehem 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 18 catalogued natural features alongside Garnet Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Miller Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Agassiz | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Cleveland Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4 mi |
| Ammonoosucuc River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 4 mi |
| Barrett Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Fowler Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.2 mi |
| Black Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.4 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 5 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 81-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Garnet Mountain — 47.1 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.254°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 47.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Garnet Mountain track the nearby Scrag Hill summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Garnet Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrag Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Lewis Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Wiseman Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Miller Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Agassiz | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Garnet Mountain located?
Garnet Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 47.1 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bethlehem topographic quadrangle.
How far is Garnet Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.1 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Garnet Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Garnet Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867025 on the Bethlehem quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Garnet Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34915730.