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Middle Moat Mountain — Summits 33.3 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway West Quadrangle · GNIS 872289
33.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle, Middle Moat Mountain is a summit recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Middle Moat Mountain in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872289). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Middle Moat Mountain sits at 44.02356° N, 71.19876° W (DMS 44°01′25″ N, 71°11′56″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Middle Moat Mountain itself. The ones closest to Middle Moat Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Moat Mountain | North Conway West | — | 0.5 mi |
| North Moat Mountain | North Conway West | 3,196 ft | 1.6 mi |
| Big Attitash Mountain | North Conway West | — | 2.2 mi |
| Spruce Hill | North Conway West | — | 2.5 mi |
| Birch Hill | North Conway West | — | 2.7 mi |
| Little Attitash Mountain | North Conway West | — | 3 mi |
| Table Mountain | Bartlett | — | 3.2 mi |
| Sugarloaf | Silver Lake | — | 3.4 mi |
| Bald Hill | Silver Lake | — | 3.5 mi |
| Chase Hill | Silver Lake | — | 3.7 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway West Quadrangle
The North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Middle Moat Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Moat Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Red Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Haystack | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| North Moat Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Thompson Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Big Attitash Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Deer Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| White Horse Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Spruce Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Birch Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.7 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 33.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Middle Moat Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 57 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.024°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 33.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Middle Moat Mountain track the nearby South Moat Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Middle Moat Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Moat Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Red Ridge | Ridges | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Haystack | Pillars | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| North Moat Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Thompson Falls | Waterfalls | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Middle Moat Mountain located?
Middle Moat Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 33.3 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Middle Moat Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 57 minutes, 33.3 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Middle Moat Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Middle Moat Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872289 on the North Conway West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Middle Moat 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: Q49049873.