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Mount Hight — Summits 20.9 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle · GNIS 872039
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Carter Dome quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Hight sits 20.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Hight as a summit on the Carter Dome topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872039. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Hight sits at 44.27581° N, 71.17035° W (DMS 44°16′33″ N, 71°10′13″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Hight itself. The ones closest to Mount Hight:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Dome | Carter Dome | — | 0.7 mi |
| South Carter Mountain | Carter Dome | 4,420 ft | 1 mi |
| Middle Carter Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 1.9 mi |
| Wildcat Mountain | Carter Dome | 4,422 ft | 1.9 mi |
| Little Wildcat Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 1.9 mi |
| North Carter Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 2.6 mi |
| Imp Face | Carter Dome | — | 3.3 mi |
| Imp Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 3.6 mi |
| Lows Bald Spot | Mount Washington | — | 4.2 mi |
| North Baldface | Chatham | — | 4.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle
The Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Hight. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeta Pass | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Carter Dome | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| South Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Carter Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Middle Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Wildcat Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Little Wildcat Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| North Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Emerald Pool | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Nineteen Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 20.9 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Mount Hight; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 36 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.276°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 20.9 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mount Hight track the nearby Zeta Pass mountain gap (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Hight
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeta Pass | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Carter Dome | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| South Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1 mi |
| Carter Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Middle Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Hight located?
Mount Hight is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 20.9 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Hight from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 36 minutes, 20.9 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Hight?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Hight as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872039 on the Carter Dome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Hight?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.