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Mount Moriah — Summits 17.5 Miles WSW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle · GNIS 872330
At 4,049 feet of elevation, Mount Moriah rises above Coos County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle — about 17.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Moriah as a summit on the Carter Dome topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 872330. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Moriah sits at 44.34064° N, 71.13185° W (DMS 44°20′26″ N, 71°07′55″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 4,049 ft / 1,234 m — a serious high-elevation objective.
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Moriah itself. The ones closest to Mount Moriah:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Moriah Mountain | Wild River | 3,755 ft | 0.8 mi |
| Imp Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Surprise | Carter Dome | — | 1.8 mi |
| Shelburne Moriah Mountain | Wild River | 3,734 ft | 1.8 mi |
| North Carter Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 2.5 mi |
| Imp Face | Carter Dome | — | 3.1 mi |
| Howe Peak | Wild River | — | 3.1 mi |
| Middle Carter Mountain | Carter Dome | — | 3.1 mi |
| Mount Evans | Shelburne | — | 3.5 mi |
| Stevens Point | Berlin | — | 3.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Carter Dome Quadrangle
The Carter Dome 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 30 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Moriah. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imp Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Surprise | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| North Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Imp Face | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Middle Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Clay Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Townline Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Bear Spring Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
| Culhane Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Mount Moriah is #5 of 19 summits with recorded elevation in Coos County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Mount Moriah ranks #254 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 80%).
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Moriah.
Mount Moriah is a mountain located in Coos County, New Hampshire. The mountain is part of the Carter-Moriah Range of the White Mountains, which runs along the northern east side of Pinkham Notch. The summit is approximately 5 miles (8 km) southeast of the center of the town of Gorham. Mount Moriah is flanked to the northeast by Middle Moriah Mountain and to the southwest by Imp Mountain. The summit is located on the Appalachian Trail and affords views in all directions. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WSW out of Bethel for 17.5 miles (west-southwest) and you reach Mount Moriah; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 30 minutes.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. Being this far north (lat 44.341°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 17.5 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Mount Moriah track the nearby Middle Moriah Mountain summit (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Moriah
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Moriah Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Imp Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Mount Surprise | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Shelburne Moriah Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| North Carter Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Moriah located?
Mount Moriah is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 17.5 miles west-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Carter Dome topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Moriah from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 30 minutes, 17.5 miles west-southwest (bearing WSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Moriah?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Moriah as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872330 on the Carter Dome quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Moriah?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Mount Moriah?
Mount Moriah rises to 4,049 feet (1,234 metres) above sea level.
What other names has Mount Moriah been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Moriah.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q6922268.