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Mount Weeks — Summits 29.5 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Jefferson Quadrangle · GNIS 870718
At 3,901 feet of elevation, Mount Weeks rises above Coos County, New Hampshire as a named summit on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle — about 29.5 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in New Hampshire, USA”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870718, Mount Weeks is recorded as a summit on the USGS Jefferson quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Mount Weeks sits at 44.46161° N, 71.38190° W (DMS 44°27′42″ N, 71°22′55″ W).
Dimensions & elevation
- Summit elevation 3,901 ft / 1,189 m — a challenging elevation for day hikes.
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Mount Weeks itself. The ones closest to Mount Weeks:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace Mountain | Jefferson | — | 1.3 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Jefferson | 4,006 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Jefferson | 3,907 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Pliny Mountain | Jefferson | — | 3.1 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Jefferson | — | 3.2 mi |
| Pond Hill | Mount Crescent | — | 3.3 mi |
| Mount Cabot | Stark | 4,167 ft | 3.5 mi |
| The Bulge | Stark | — | 3.9 mi |
| Mount Joseph Whipple | Jefferson | — | 4 mi |
| The Horn | Stark | 3,904 ft | 4 mi |
Features on the USGS Jefferson Quadrangle
The Jefferson 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 20 catalogued natural features alongside Mount Weeks. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Terrace Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Waumbek | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Bunnell Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.6 mi |
| Pliny Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 2.7 mi |
| Mount Starr King | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Pliny Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
| Webster Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 3.2 mi |
Ranking & rarity
- Mount Weeks is #11 of 19 summits with recorded elevation in Coos County, New Hampshire.
- Among the 1280 summits catalogued within 80 km of Chapman Inn, Mount Weeks ranks #606 by proximity to the Inn (closer than 53%).
Historical record
Also known as: Mt. Weeks.
The U.S. Board on Geographic Names recorded a Official (Board Decision) on January 1, 1961 for this name.
Mount Weeks, formerly Round Mountain, is a mountain located in Coos County, New Hampshire. Mt. Weeks is the northeasternmost of the Pliny Range of the White Mountains and the highest point within the city limits of Berlin, New Hampshire. Mount Weeks is flanked to the southwest by South Weeks, and faces Terrace Mountain to the northwest across Willard Notch. Extended history on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 51-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Mount Weeks — 29.5 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free. Being this far north (lat 44.462°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 29.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Mount Weeks track the nearby Willard Notch mountain gap (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Mount Weeks
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willard Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Terrace Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Great Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Spruce Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mount Weeks located?
Mount Weeks is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 29.5 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Jefferson topographic quadrangle.
How far is Mount Weeks from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 51 minutes, 29.5 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Mount Weeks?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Mount Weeks as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 870718 on the Jefferson quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Mount Weeks?
Late June through early October, when the summit is reliably snow-free.
How tall is Mount Weeks?
Mount Weeks rises to 3,901 feet (1,189 metres) above sea level.
What other names has Mount Weeks been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: Mt. Weeks.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q6924530.