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Mount Pickering — Summits 31.1 Miles SW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Bartlett Quadrangle · GNIS 873131
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Bartlett quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Pickering sits 31.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Pickering as a summit on the Bartlett topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 873131. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/11/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Pickering sits at 44.10454° N, 71.25603° W (DMS 44°06′16″ N, 71°15′22″ 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 Langdon | Bartlett | — | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Pickering | North Conway West | — | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Stanton | North Conway West | — | 1.5 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Bartlett | — | 1.8 mi |
| Iron Mountain | Jackson | — | 2.2 mi |
| Mount Parker | Bartlett | — | 2.5 mi |
| Green Hill | Jackson | — | 2.6 mi |
| Little Attitash Mountain | North Conway West | — | 3.3 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Bartlett | — | 3.7 mi |
| Big Attitash Mountain | North Conway West | — | 4.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Bartlett Quadrangle
The Bartlett 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 31 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Pickering. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Langdon | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Bartlett Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Cave Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Razor Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Parker | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| McKiels Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.8 mi |
| Albany Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
| Louisville Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 3.6 mi |
| Sawyer Rock | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3.7 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Pickering.
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SW out of Bethel for 31.1 miles (southwest) and you reach Mount Pickering; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 53 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.105°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 31.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Pickering track the nearby Mount Langdon summit (0.9 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Pickering
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Langdon | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Mount Pickering | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Mount Stanton | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Stony Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Pickering located?
Mount Pickering is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 31.1 miles southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bartlett topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Pickering from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 53 minutes, 31.1 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 873131 on the Bartlett 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: Q34883013.