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Mount Huntington — Summits 42.5 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 872063
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Mount Carrigain quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Huntington sits 42.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Grafton County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Huntington as a summit on the Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/009), under Feature ID 872063. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Huntington sits at 44.05034° N, 71.49119° W (DMS 44°03′01″ N, 71°29′28″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Huntington itself. The ones closest to Mount Huntington:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hancock | Mount Carrigain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Kancamagus | Mount Carrigain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Hitchcock | Mount Osceola | — | 2.9 mi |
| East Peak | Mount Osceola | 4,156 ft | 3.4 mi |
| Mount Carrigain | Mount Carrigain | — | 3.7 mi |
| Mount Osceola | Mount Osceola | 4,315 ft | 4 mi |
| West Peak | Mount Osceola | — | 4.1 mi |
| Flume Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4.5 mi |
| The Scaur | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4.8 mi |
| Scaur Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 4.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Huntington. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Kancamagus Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Mount Hancock | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Kancamagus | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Carrigain Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 3 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Mount Carrigain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 3.7 mi |
| Signal Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 3.8 mi |
| Ledge Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 4.3 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Huntington.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 42.5 miles (southwest) and you reach Mount Huntington; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 73 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.050°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 42.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Huntington track the nearby Hancock Notch mountain gap (0.4 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Huntington
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 0.4 mi |
| Kancamagus Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| South Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| North Fork Hancock Branch | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Hancock | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Huntington located?
Mount Huntington is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 42.5 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Huntington from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 73 minutes, 42.5 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Huntington?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Huntington as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872063 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Huntington?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Huntington been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Huntington.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34881720.