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Hurricane Mountain — Summits 26.9 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway East Quadrangle · GNIS 872065
Catalogued on the USGS North Conway East quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Hurricane Mountain — a summit — lies 26.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872065, Hurricane 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
Hurricane Mountain sits at 44.07284° N, 71.07313° W (DMS 44°04′22″ N, 71°04′23″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Hurricane Mountain itself. The ones closest to Hurricane Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hills | North Conway East | — | 1.2 mi |
| Black Cap | North Conway East | — | 1.2 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | North Conway East | — | 1.4 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | North Conway East | — | 2.2 mi |
| Kearsarge North | North Conway East | 3,268 ft | 2.5 mi |
| Middle Mountain | North Conway East | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Surprise | North Conway East | — | 2.6 mi |
| Rickers Knoll | North Conway East | — | 2.7 mi |
| Barlett Mountain | North Conway East | — | 2.8 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | North Conway East | — | 3.1 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway East Quadrangle
The North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Hurricane Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hills | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Black Cap | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Shingle Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Kearsarge North | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Surprise | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Rickers Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 46-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Hurricane Mountain — 26.9 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 (44.073°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 26.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Hurricane Mountain track the nearby Green Hills summit (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Hurricane Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hills | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Black Cap | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Shingle Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hurricane Mountain located?
Hurricane Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 26.9 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Hurricane Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 46 minutes, 26.9 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Hurricane Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Hurricane Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872065 on the North Conway East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Hurricane 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: Q34874910.