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Mount Kancamagus — Summits 43.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle · GNIS 872121
43.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle, Mount Kancamagus is a summit recorded in Grafton County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mount Kancamagus in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872121). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Kancamagus sits at 44.01103° N, 71.47903° W (DMS 44°00′40″ N, 71°28′45″ W).
Other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Grafton County, NH contains 93 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Kancamagus itself. The ones closest to Mount Kancamagus:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flume Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 1.7 mi |
| East Peak | Mount Osceola | 4,156 ft | 2.1 mi |
| The Scaur | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.2 mi |
| Scaur Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Huntington | Mount Carrigain | — | 2.8 mi |
| Mount Osceola | Mount Osceola | 4,315 ft | 2.9 mi |
| North Peak | Mount Tripyramid | — | 3.2 mi |
| Mount Tripyramid | Mount Tripyramid | — | 3.2 mi |
| West Peak | Mount Osceola | — | 3.4 mi |
| The Fool Killer | Mount Tripyramid | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Carrigain Quadrangle
The Mount Carrigain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 36 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Kancamagus. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kancamagus Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Huntington | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Ledge Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Horne Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Hancock Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Pine Bend Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Sugar Hill | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 4 mi |
| Greens Cliff | Cliffs | Grafton County, NH | 4.1 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Kancamagus.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 43.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of Mount Kancamagus. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 75 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.011°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 43.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Kancamagus track the nearby Kancamagus Pass mountain gap (1.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Kancamagus
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kancamagus Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Livermore Pass | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Greeley Ponds | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Lily Pond | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mad River Notch | Gaps | Grafton County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Kancamagus located?
Mount Kancamagus is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 43.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Carrigain topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Kancamagus from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 75 minutes, 43.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Kancamagus?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Kancamagus as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872121 on the Mount Carrigain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Kancamagus?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Kancamagus been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Kancamagus.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34881939.