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Mount Redington — Summits 47.1 Miles NNE of Chapman Inn
Franklin County, Maine · USGS Black Nubble Quadrangle · GNIS 578873
Within Franklin County, Maine, on the USGS Black Nubble quadrangle, the summit known as Mount Redington sits 47.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Franklin County, Maine, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Mount Redington as a summit on the Black Nubble topographic quadrangle (FIPS 23/007), under Feature ID 578873. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 08/29/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Redington sits at 45.02480° N, 70.38872° W (DMS 45°01′29″ N, 70°23′19″ W).
Other summits in Franklin County, Maine
Franklin County, ME contains 129 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Redington itself. The ones closest to Mount Redington:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Crocker Mountain | Black Nubble | 4,052 ft | 1 mi |
| Crocker Mountain | Black Nubble | 4,229 ft | 1.6 mi |
| Black Nubble | Black Nubble | — | 2.9 mi |
| Spaulding Mountain | Sugarloaf Mountain | 4,009 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Sugarloaf Mountain | Sugarloaf Mountain | 4,237 ft | 3.7 mi |
| Lone Mountain | Mount Abraham | — | 3.7 mi |
| Mount Abraham | Mount Abraham | 4,050 ft | 4.7 mi |
| Potato Hill | Redington | — | 5.4 mi |
| Mecham Hill | Redington | — | 5.7 mi |
| Saddleback Junior | Redington | 3,655 ft | 5.7 mi |
Features on the USGS Black Nubble Quadrangle
The Black Nubble 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 6 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Redington. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redington Pond Range | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 0 mi |
| South Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Black Nubble | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 2.9 mi |
| Skunk Branch | Streams | Franklin County, ME | 5.1 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Redington.
Mount Redington is a mountain located in Franklin County, Maine. Redington is flanked to the northeast by South Crocker Mountain and to the west by Black Nubble. Redington stands just northeast of the U.S. Navy Survival Escape and Evasion Training Facility (USSEAETF). More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing NNE out of Bethel for 47.1 miles (north-northeast) and you reach Mount Redington; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 81 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 45.025°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 47.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Redington track the nearby Redington Pond Range (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Redington
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redington Pond Range | Ranges | Franklin County, ME | 0 mi |
| South Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Crocker Mountain | Summits | Franklin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Crocker Cirque | Basins | Franklin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Caribou Valley | Valleys | Franklin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Redington located?
Mount Redington is in Franklin County, Maine, approximately 47.1 miles north-northeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Black Nubble topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Redington from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 81 minutes, 47.1 miles north-northeast (bearing NNE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Redington?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Redington as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 578873 on the Black Nubble quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Redington?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Mount Redington been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Redington.
How many other summits are in Franklin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 128 other summits in Franklin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q6923167.