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Kearsarge North — Summits 25.6 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway East Quadrangle · GNIS 872126
At 3,268 feet of elevation, Kearsarge North rises above Carroll County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle — about 25.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Kearsarge North as a summit on the North Conway East topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 872126. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Kearsarge North sits at 44.10586° N, 71.09407° W (DMS 44°06′21″ N, 71°05′39″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 3,268 ft / 996 m — a challenging elevation for day hikes.
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Kearsarge North itself. The ones closest to Kearsarge North:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rickers Knoll | North Conway East | — | 0.9 mi |
| Barlett Mountain | North Conway East | — | 1 mi |
| The Twins | Chatham | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Surprise | North Conway East | — | 2.1 mi |
| Peaked Hill | North Conway East | — | 2.4 mi |
| Mountain Shaw | Chatham | — | 2.5 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | North Conway East | — | 2.5 mi |
| Walter Mountain | Chatham | — | 2.8 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | North Conway East | — | 3.3 mi |
| Mack Hill | North Conway East | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway East Quadrangle
The North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Kearsarge North. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Rickers Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Barlett Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Shingle Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Surprise | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Peaked Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Mack Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Green Hills | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Kearsarge North is #2 of 3 summits with recorded elevation in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Kearsarge North ranks #476 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 63%).
Historical record
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1957 for this name.
Kearsarge North is a mountain located about 4 miles (6 km) northeast of North Conway, Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. The U.S. Board on Geographic Names accepted the name "Pequawket Mountain" in 1915 but it was renamed Kearsarge North in 1957. The Pequawket are a subdivision of the Abenaki people who formerly lived in the area. It is sometimes referred to as Mount Kearsarge, a name officially assigned to a mountain in Merrimack County. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 25.6 miles (southwest) and you reach Kearsarge North; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 44 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. At this latitude (44.106°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 25.6 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Kearsarge North track the nearby Hoyt Brook stream (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Kearsarge North
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Rickers Knoll | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Barlett Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Shingle Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| The Twins | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kearsarge North located?
Kearsarge North is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 25.6 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Kearsarge North from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 44 minutes, 25.6 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Kearsarge North?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Kearsarge North as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872126 on the North Conway East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Kearsarge North?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Kearsarge North?
Kearsarge North rises to 3,268 feet (996 metres) above sea level.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q6382249.