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Mount Pickering — Summits 30.7 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway West Quadrangle · GNIS 872494
Catalogued on the USGS North Conway West quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire, Mount Pickering — a summit — lies 30.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872494, Mount Pickering is recorded as a summit on the USGS North Conway West quadrangle in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/07/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Pickering sits at 44.09886° N, 71.23996° W (DMS 44°05′56″ N, 71°14′24″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Pickering itself. The ones closest to Mount Pickering:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Stanton | North Conway West | — | 0.6 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Bartlett | — | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Langdon | Bartlett | — | 1.8 mi |
| Iron Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.5 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Bartlett | — | 2.5 mi |
| Little Attitash Mountain | North Conway West | — | 2.6 mi |
| Green Hill | Jackson | — | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Parker | Bartlett | — | 3.4 mi |
| Big Attitash Mountain | North Conway West | — | 3.6 mi |
| Thorn Hill | North Conway West | — | 3.8 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway West Quadrangle
The North Conway West 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 32 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Pickering. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Stanton | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Whites Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Kittredge Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Cow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.7 mi |
| Rocky Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mountain Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Little Attitash Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Dianas Baths | Springs | Carroll County, NH | 3.3 mi |
| Ellis River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.4 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Pickering.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 53-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Pickering — 30.7 miles southwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing SW.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.099°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 30.7 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Pickering track the nearby Mount Stanton summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Pickering
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Stanton | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Whites Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Pickering located?
Mount Pickering is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 30.7 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway West topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Pickering from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 30.7 miles southwest (bearing SW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Pickering?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Pickering as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872494 on the North Conway West quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Pickering?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Pickering been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Pickering.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34883003.