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North Percy Peak — Summits 36.5 Miles WNW of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle · GNIS 1916321
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Percy Peaks quadrangle, the summit known as North Percy Peak sits 36.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Coos County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists North Percy Peak as a summit on the Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/007), under Feature ID 1916321. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 09/01/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Percy Peak sits at 44.66298° N, 71.43508° W (DMS 44°39′47″ N, 71°26′06″ W).
Other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 226 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting North Percy Peak itself. The ones closest to North Percy Peak:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Peaks | Percy Peaks | — | 0 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Percy Peaks | — | 0.5 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 1.6 mi |
| Victor Head | Percy Peaks | — | 1.8 mi |
| Potters Ledge | Percy Peaks | — | 2 mi |
| Bag Hill | Percy Peaks | — | 2.4 mi |
| Bald Mountain | Percy Peaks | — | 2.7 mi |
| Beach Hill | Stark | — | 3.1 mi |
| Dickey Hill | Stark | — | 3.2 mi |
| Potato Hill | Stratford | — | 3.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Percy Peaks Quadrangle
The Percy Peaks 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside North Percy Peak. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Boman Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Jimmy Cole Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Victor Head | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.8 mi |
| Stratford Mountain | Ridges | Coos County, NH | 1.9 mi |
| Potters Ledge | Summits | Coos County, NH | 2 mi |
| Long Mountain Pond | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 2.3 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing WNW out of Bethel for 36.5 miles (west-northwest) and you reach North Percy Peak; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 63 minutes.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. Being this far north (lat 44.663°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 36.5 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at North Percy Peak track the nearby Percy Peaks summit (essentially adjacent) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Percy Peak
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percy Peaks | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0 mi |
| South Percy Peak | Summits | Coos County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Slide Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Boman Valley | Valleys | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Long Mountain Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Percy Peak located?
North Percy Peak is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 36.5 miles west-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Percy Peaks topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Percy Peak from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.5 miles west-northwest (bearing WNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Percy Peak?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Percy Peak as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1916321 on the Percy Peaks quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North Percy Peak?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 225 other summits in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34886279.