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Gore Mountain — Summits 41.9 Miles NW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 867131
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Bunnell Mountain quadrangle, the summit known as Gore Mountain sits 41.9 miles northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Gore Mountain as a summit on the Bunnell Mountain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 867131. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/30/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Gore Mountain sits at 44.77402° N, 71.46517° W (DMS 44°46′26″ N, 71°27′55″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Gore Mountain itself. The ones closest to Gore Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notch Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 0.7 mi |
| Fitch Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 0.9 mi |
| Castle Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 1.2 mi |
| Bunnell Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 1.4 mi |
| West Peak | Bunnell Mountain | — | 2 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Percy Peaks | — | 2.1 mi |
| Ledge Mountain | Tinkerville | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Pleasant | Tinkerville | — | 3 mi |
| Muise Mountain | Bunnell Mountain | — | 4.3 mi |
| Goback Mountain | Stratford | — | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Bunnell Mountain Quadrangle
The Bunnell Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Gore Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gore Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Notch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Fitch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Castle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bunnell Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Columbia Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| West Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Cranberry Bog Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Johnson Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.3 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 Gore 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 44.774°), 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 Gore Mountain track the nearby Gore Notch mountain gap (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Gore Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gore Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Notch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Fitch Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Castle Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Bunnell Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gore Mountain located?
Gore 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 Gore 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 Gore Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Gore Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867131 on the Bunnell Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Gore 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: Q34933429.