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Mount Liberty — Summits 46.7 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Grafton County, New Hampshire · USGS Lincoln Quadrangle · GNIS 872169
At 4,459 feet of elevation, Mount Liberty rises above Grafton County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle — about 46.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Mount Liberty in Grafton County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/009), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872169). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Liberty sits at 44.11589° N, 71.64203° W (DMS 44°06′57″ N, 71°38′31″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 4,459 ft / 1,359 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 Liberty itself. The ones closest to Mount Liberty:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Flume | Lincoln | 4,328 ft | 0.9 mi |
| Little Haystack Mountain | Franconia | — | 1.7 mi |
| Whaleback Mountain | Mount Osceola | — | 2.3 mi |
| Mount Lincoln | Franconia | — | 2.3 mi |
| Owls Head | South Twin Mountain | — | 2.3 mi |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Lincoln | — | 2.5 mi |
| Mount Lafayette | Franconia | — | 3.1 mi |
| Potash Knob | Mount Osceola | — | 3.3 mi |
| Cannon Mountain | Franconia | 4,081 ft | 4 mi |
| The Cannon Balls | Franconia | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS Lincoln Quadrangle
The Lincoln 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Liberty. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Flume | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| The Pool | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Whitehouse Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Flume Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| Cascade Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| The Flume | Valleys | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
| The Basin | Basins | Grafton County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Big Coolidge Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Little Coolidge Mountain | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 2.8 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Mount Liberty is #1 of 17 summits with recorded elevation in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Mount Liberty ranks #1165 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 9%).
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Liberty.
Mount Liberty is a 4,459-foot-high (1,359 m) mountain in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Overlooking Franconia Notch, it is part of Franconia Ridge, the second highest mountain group in the Whites after the Presidential Range. It lies south of Mount Lafayette, the highest summit along the ridge, and is listed among the Appalachian Mountain Club's "four-thousand footers". More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 46.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of Mount Liberty. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 80 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. At this latitude (44.116°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 46.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Liberty track the nearby Mount Flume summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Liberty
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Flume | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Hardwood Ridge | Ridges | Grafton County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Little Haystack Mountain | Summits | Grafton County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| The Pool | Lakes | Grafton County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Whitehouse Brook | Streams | Grafton County, NH | 2 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Liberty located?
Mount Liberty is in Grafton County, New Hampshire, approximately 46.7 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lincoln topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Liberty from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 80 minutes, 46.7 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Liberty?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Liberty as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872169 on the Lincoln quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Liberty?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Mount Liberty?
Mount Liberty rises to 4,459 feet (1,359 metres) above sea level.
What other names has Mount Liberty been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Liberty.
How many other summits are in Grafton County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 92 other summits in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q6921831.