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Mount Flume — Summits 46.3 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Lincoln Quadrangle · GNIS 871894
At 4,328 feet of elevation, Mount Flume rises above Grafton County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle — about 46.3 miles west-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 871894, Mount Flume is recorded as a summit on the USGS Lincoln quadrangle in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Flume sits at 44.10895° N, 71.62786° W (DMS 44°06′32″ N, 71°37′40″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 4,328 ft / 1,319 m — a serious high-elevation objective.
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Flume itself. The ones closest to Mount Flume:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Liberty | Lincoln | 4,459 ft | 0.9 mi |
| Whaleback Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 1.5 mi |
| Owls Head | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.1 mi |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Lincoln | — | 2.2 mi |
| Little Haystack Mountain | Franconia | — | 2.4 mi |
| Potash Knob | Mount Osceola | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Lincoln | Franconia | — | 2.9 mi |
| Mount Lafayette | Franconia | — | 3.7 mi |
| Black Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 4.3 mi |
| Cannon Mountain | Franconia | 4,081 ft | 4.8 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Quadrangle
The Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Flume. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Liberty | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.4 mi |
| The Pool | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| The Flume | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Whitehouse Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| The Basin | Basins | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Mount Flume is #2 of 17 summits with recorded elevation in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Mount Flume ranks #1151 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 10%).
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Flume.
Mount Flume is a 4,328-foot (1,319 m) mountain at the southern end of the Franconia Range in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, United States. Mount Flume is the lowest in elevation of the peaks in the Franconia Range that are accessible by official hiking trails. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 79-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Flume — 46.3 miles west-southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WSW.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. At this latitude (44.109°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Flume track the nearby Hardwood Ridge (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Flume
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Liberty | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Whaleback Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Owls Head | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Flume located?
Mount Flume is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.3 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Flume from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 79 minutes, 46.3 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Flume?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Flume as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871894 on the Lincoln quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Flume?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Mount Flume?
Mount Flume rises to 4,328 feet (1,319 metres) above sea level.
What other names has Mount Flume been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Flume.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q8520470.