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Middle Mountain — Summits 29.4 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway East Quadrangle · GNIS 868418
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS North Conway East quadrangle, the summit known as Middle Mountain sits 29.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Middle Mountain as a summit on the North Conway East topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 868418. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Middle Mountain sits at 44.03667° N, 71.08654° W (DMS 44°02′12″ N, 71°05′12″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Middle Mountain itself. The ones closest to Middle Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Mountain | North Conway East | — | 0.5 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | North Conway East | — | 0.6 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | North Conway East | — | 1.5 mi |
| Black Cap | North Conway East | — | 1.7 mi |
| Green Hills | North Conway East | — | 1.7 mi |
| Pine Hill | North Conway East | — | 2.6 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | North Conway East | — | 2.6 mi |
| Birch Hill | North Conway West | — | 3 mi |
| Mount Surprise | North Conway East | — | 3.7 mi |
| Barlett Mountain | North Conway East | — | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway East Quadrangle
The North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Middle Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Redstone Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Pudding Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Black Cap | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Green Hills | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Artist Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 29.4 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Middle Mountain; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 50 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.037°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.4 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Middle Mountain track the nearby Rattlesnake Mountain summit (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Middle Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Peaked Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Redstone Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Pudding Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Middle Mountain located?
Middle Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 29.4 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Middle Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.4 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Middle Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Middle Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 868418 on the North Conway East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Middle 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: Q49049926.