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Mount Forest — Summits 20.8 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Berlin Quadrangle · GNIS 871897
Catalogued on the USGS Berlin quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Mount Forest — a summit — lies 20.8 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “United States, or "Mount Forist", a small mountain”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871897, Mount Forest is recorded as a summit on the USGS Berlin quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Forest sits at 44.47145° N, 71.19992° W (DMS 44°28′17″ N, 71°12′00″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Forest itself. The ones closest to Mount Forest:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Jasper | Berlin | — | 1.1 mi |
| Jericho Mountain | Berlin | — | 1.1 mi |
| Mount Carberry | Berlin | — | 1.9 mi |
| Sugar Mountain | Berlin | — | 2.5 mi |
| Cates Hill | Milan | — | 2.5 mi |
| Cascade Mountain | Berlin | — | 3.5 mi |
| Black Crescent Mountain | Mount Crescent | 3,264 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Hayes | Berlin | — | 4.3 mi |
| Wocket Ledge | Shelburne | — | 4.9 mi |
| Leadmine Ledge | Berlin | — | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Berlin Quadrangle
The Berlin 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Forest. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Jasper | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Jericho Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| J Brodie Smith Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Dead River Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Mount Carberry | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Cascade Mill Lagoons | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Cascade Alpine Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Forest.
Mount Forest, locally spelled Mount Forist, is a mountain located in Coös County, New Hampshire, in the United States. The mountain has an elevation of 2,031 feet (619 m), and is a prominent feature of the city of Berlin's landscape. It is sometimes referred to as Elephant Mountain due to its appearance from Berlin. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 36-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Forest — 20.8 miles west-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing WNW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.471°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 20.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mount Forest track the nearby Dead River stream (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Forest
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dead River | Streams | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Jasper | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| Jericho Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.1 mi |
| J Brodie Smith Reservoir | Reservoirs | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Dead River Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Forest located?
Mount Forest is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 20.8 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Berlin topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Forest from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 36 minutes, 20.8 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Forest?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Forest as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871897 on the Berlin quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Forest?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Forest been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Forest.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q30603339.