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Mount Crawford — Summits 32.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 871741
At 3,119 feet of elevation, Mount Crawford rises above Coos County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Stairs Mountain topographic quadrangle — about 32.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871741, Mount Crawford is recorded as a summit on the USGS Stairs Mountain quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 12/01/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Crawford sits at 44.13662° N, 71.33223° W (DMS 44°08′12″ N, 71°19′56″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 3,119 ft / 951 m — a challenging elevation for day hikes.
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Crawford itself. The ones closest to Mount Crawford:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Resolution | Stairs Mountain | — | 1.2 mi |
| Stairs Mountain | Stairs Mountain | — | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Hope | Bartlett | — | 2 mi |
| Mount Davis | Stairs Mountain | 3,819 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Mount Webster | Crawford Notch | 3,911 ft | 4.9 mi |
| Mount Jackson | Crawford Notch | — | 5.1 mi |
| Engine Hill | Stairs Mountain | — | 5.2 mi |
| Mount Isolation | Stairs Mountain | 4,003 ft | 5.5 mi |
| Mount Pierce | Stairs Mountain | 4,311 ft | 6.4 mi |
| Mount Eisenhower | Stairs Mountain | — | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Stairs Mountain Quadrangle
The Stairs Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 28 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Crawford. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemis Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Mount Resolution | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Giant Stairs | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sleeper Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Stairs Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Dry River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Bemis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Frankenstein Cliff | Cliffs | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Upper Stairs Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Mount Crawford is #18 of 19 summits with recorded elevation in Coos County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Mount Crawford ranks #706 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 45%).
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Crawford.
Mount Crawford is a mountain located in Coos County, New Hampshire, in the United States. The mountain is on a spur of Montalban Ridge within the White Mountains and overlooks Crawford Notch. It is accessible via the Davis Path, which climbs from Crawford Notch near the Notchland Inn. The Davis Path continues north up Montalban Ridge to Mount Washington. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 56-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Crawford — 32.7 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. Being this far north (lat 44.137°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 32.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Crawford track the nearby Bemis Ridge (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Crawford
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bemis Ridge | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| Mount Resolution | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Giant Stairs | Other Natural Features | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Davis Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sleeper Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Crawford located?
Mount Crawford is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 32.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Stairs Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Crawford from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 56 minutes, 32.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Crawford?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Crawford as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871741 on the Stairs Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Crawford?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Mount Crawford?
Mount Crawford rises to 3,119 feet (951 metres) above sea level.
What other names has Mount Crawford been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Crawford.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34880852.