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Peaked Mountain — Summits 29.1 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS North Conway East Quadrangle · GNIS 872475
29.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn, on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle, Peaked Mountain is a summit recorded in Carroll County, New Hampshire by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in Green Hills Preserve, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Peaked Mountain in Carroll County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/003), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 872475). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/24/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Peaked Mountain sits at 44.04415° N, 71.09114° W (DMS 44°02′39″ N, 71°05′28″ W).
Other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 127 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Peaked Mountain itself. The ones closest to Peaked Mountain:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Mountain | North Conway East | — | 0.6 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | North Conway East | — | 0.9 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | North Conway East | — | 1 mi |
| Black Cap | North Conway East | — | 1.5 mi |
| Green Hills | North Conway East | — | 1.5 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | North Conway East | — | 2.2 mi |
| Birch Hill | North Conway West | — | 2.8 mi |
| Pine Hill | North Conway East | — | 3 mi |
| Mount Surprise | North Conway East | — | 3.2 mi |
| Barlett Mountain | North Conway East | — | 4.1 mi |
Features on the USGS North Conway East Quadrangle
The North Conway East 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 27 catalogued natural features alongside Peaked Mountain. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Pudding Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Artist Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Black Cap | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Green Hills | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Redstone Ledge | Benches | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Hurricane Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Pine Hill | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 3 mi |
Historical record
Also known as: North Conway.
North Conway is a census-designated place (CDP) and village in eastern Carroll County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 2,116 at the 2020 census. A year-round resort area, North Conway is the second-largest village within the town of Conway, after the village of Conway proper. North Conway maintains its own fire station, post office and public library, sharing its other services with Conway. The White Mountain National Forest is to the west and north. The area is home to Cathedral Ledge, Echo Lake State Park, and Cranmore Mountain Resort. North Conway is known for its large number of outlet shops. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 29.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of Peaked Mountain. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 50 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.044°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 29.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Peaked Mountain track the nearby Middle Mountain summit (0.6 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Peaked Mountain
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.6 mi |
| Cranmore Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 0.9 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Pudding Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Artist Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peaked Mountain located?
Peaked Mountain is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 29.1 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS North Conway East topographic quadrangle.
How far is Peaked Mountain from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 50 minutes, 29.1 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Peaked Mountain?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Peaked Mountain as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 872475 on the North Conway East quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Peaked Mountain?
Accessible May through November in most years.
What other names has Peaked Mountain been known by?
Alternate or historical names on record: North Conway.
How many other summits are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 126 other summits in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q34890027.