Loon Mountain — Summits 48.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle · GNIS 872217
48.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle, Loon Mountain is a summit recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Loon Mountain in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872217). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/31/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Loon Mountain sits at 44.03487° N, 71.62069° W (DMS 44°02′06″ N, 71°37′14″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Loon Mountain itself. The ones closest to Loon Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Peak | Mount Osceola | — | 0.1 mi |
| South Peak | Lincoln | — | 0.8 mi |
| Black Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 1.2 mi |
| Potash Knob | Mount Osceola | — | 2.7 mi |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Lincoln | — | 3.3 mi |
| Whaleback Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 3.6 mi |
| West Peak | Mount Osceola | — | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Osceola | Mount Osceola | 4,315 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Mount Hitchcock | Mount Osceola | — | 4.9 mi |
| Mount Flume | Lincoln | 4,328 ft | 5.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Osceola Quadrangle
The Mount Osceola 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Loon Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Scar Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Clear Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Little East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Potash Knob | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| East Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Whaleback Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Pine Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 48.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Loon Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 83 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.035°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Loon Mountain track the nearby North Peak summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Loon Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.1 mi |
| Loon Pond | Reservoirs | Grafton County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| South Peak | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Little Loon Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Black Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Loon Mountain located?
Loon Mountain is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Osceola topographic quadrangle.
How far is Loon Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 83 minutes, 48.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Loon Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Loon Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872217 on the Mount Osceola quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Loon 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: Q34925930.